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From the Headteacher

Oakwood School in Horley is an 11-16 Secondary School of approximately 1500 students and we are a proud and thriving school community. Our aspirational vision is encapsulated by our motto ‘Achieving Excellence Together’ as we strive to ensure that every individual makes exceptional progress, whatever their strengths and interests. This aspirational approach permeates throughout our work and curricular activities as we prepare students...

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Jake

Year 8 Student

I like Oakwood School because there is a variety of subjects. I love to read and 'Drop Everything and Read' really helps my writing to develop more.

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Xinyan

Year 9 Student

Oakwood School has given me many opportunities to flourish. I love all subjects because my teachers are passionate about their subjects. Oakwood provides a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with dedicated staff who strive to bring out the best in everyone. The teachers at Oakwood are supportive and they have helped me learn many new skills in all my subjects. Oakwood has given me many opportunities to meet and make new lifelong friends.

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Miss Selsby

Teacher of Humanities

As a student, the teachers of Oakwood were very motivating and why I am a teacher today. My route into teaching was straightforward. I volunteered one day a week at Oakwood, working with students and spending time in lessons, reinforcing why I wanted to go into the profession. Oakwood offering the Schools Direct Route into teaching was appealing. I was aware I would get support from all areas of the school community. I can’t wait to see where the rest of my journey with Oakwood will go.

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Mr Hughes

Subject leader for Creative Arts

I arrived at Oakwood in 2010 to teach Art and Design and soon realised I had found a community I wanted to be part of. Oakwood is a school that responds and changes with the times. My favourite thing about being a teacher here is the freedom to be innovative. When we realised that students needed to learn about new technologies in Art there was no hesitation in creating our Photography GCSE which is now my great pleasure to teach.

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Ellie

Year 11 Student

What I like about Oakwood is all of the opportunities that it gives me such as the brilliant clubs and now the Duke of Edinburgh Award. I also like the subjects available at Oakwood because they are interesting and diverse.

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Mason

Year 7 Student

As a student at Oakwood I have lots of opportunities. The sporting facilities are excellent, as well as the learning resources which allow me to follow my interests. They have a diverse range of extracurricular activities to choose from, as well as tools which let you pursue whatever your future.

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jan 27th

Due to industrial action on 1st February, the @UKMathsTrust #UKMT Challenge has been moved to Thursday 2nd February.

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jan 26th

Parents please see your inbox for a letter from Mr Potten regarding the industrial action being taken by teachers on 1st February. 📩

Oakwood IT Support Retweeted ‐ Jan 25th

Service Update: [status] Investigating: We're aware of an issue with the schools phone lines, preventing anyone from calling into the school. An urgent investigation is taking place and we hope to have an update on this issue soon. https://t.co/pkmlVJJ2Di

Oakwood IT Support Retweeted ‐ Jan 23rd

If you are looking to start or take a step up in a career in IT, check out the ICT Technician and Senior ICT Technician roles along with other great opportunities to work in a simply amazing school. https://t.co/2RDXtf6Gzr

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jan 23rd

Interested in working at Oakwood? Check out the school website for all the latest vacancies. https://t.co/O1gttGEaFe

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jan 2nd

New year new job? Check out the school website for our latest vacancies. https://t.co/O1gttGEaFe https://t.co/phNW5YNlUm

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jan 2nd

Reminder to parents that it’s a late start for students tomorrow, 3rd January. Students should arrive at school at 9.50am ready for tutor time at 10.05am. Period 2 will start at 10.30am. #happynewyear #latestart https://t.co/HrGvGI9UiR

National Online Safety Retweeted ‐ Dec 14th

‘Tis the season to … stay safe online! 🎅🛡 If your children are getting any new games, apps or software, our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to minimise #OnlineSafety risks – helping you ensure the only Christmas surprises are nice ones! 🎁 Download >> https://t.co/AXJH7rgDgS https://t.co/gXtNRdHJ67

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Dec 14th

Interested in working at Oakwood? There are vacancies on the school website. Check it out https://t.co/O1gttGEIuM

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Dec 12th

Oakwood School remains open. However, due to high levels of staff lateness, absence and travel disruption, we may well have to send year groups home or close early. Parents will be notified in due course.

Oakwood IT Support Retweeted ‐ Dec 2nd

Please find information below about an upcoming change to communications from the school: https://t.co/MDUbqPk5Mi

Oakwood School Retweeted ‐ Dec 1st

Interested in coming to work at Oakwood? Check out the school website for details of the latest vacancies. https://t.co/O1gttGEaFe

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Nov 24th

Interested in coming to work at Oakwood? Check out the school website for details of the latest vacancies. https://t.co/O1gttGEaFe

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Nov 11th

Student-made wreaths on display in the Humanities department. #RemembranceDay https://t.co/Y3YKKZCwHB

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Nov 11th

#remembrance #lestweforget https://t.co/l61gkWiXcy

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Nov 4th

Interested in coming to work at Oakwood? Check out the school website for the latest vacancies. https://t.co/O1gttGEIuM #workingatoakwood #Horley

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Oct 10th

Great few days of year 9 geography trips to Box Hill. Lots of good work done with great students and staff. Well done Geography Department. #schooltripping #geography #fieldtrips #boxhill @ Box Hill, Surrey https://t.co/uD0YDOWagI

Oakwood History Dep Retweeted ‐ Sep 30th

The Year 11 historians have landed in Berlin for a weekend of History outside the classroom! First trip TV tower for views of the city! #oakwoodontour https://t.co/frztcp9NWw

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 30th

Wishing year 11 history students and their fabulous teachers a great weekend in #Berlin. #oakwoodontour https://t.co/waia6coXX0

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 22nd

We are one step closer to a 3G Astro Pitch being built at school. To help us progress to the next stage of the bidding process it would be great if you could click this link and leave a positive comment. https://t.co/kyvolD7JAy #astropitch #schoolcommunity #yourfundsurrey

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Posted ‐ 2022-12-31

Looking forward to welcoming everyone back to school next week and to the opening of our new building. Wishing all our school community a happy and healthy 2023 #newbuild #newstart #newyear

Posted ‐ 2022-12-12

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Posted ‐ 2022-11-11

Remembrance this year has been marked by a whole school service led by Mr Potten. There were readings and a two minute silence which was followed by laying of the school wreaths. Every student and member of staff were given the opportunity to write a message on a poppy and these were then made into wreaths within tutor groups. Following the service the wreaths are now on display in the school. #lestweforget

Posted ‐ 2022-10-10

Great few days of year 9 geography trips to Box Hill. Lots of good work done with great students and staff. Well done Geography Department. #schooltripping #geography #fieldtrips #boxhill

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Posted ‐ 2022-09-13

“The official date of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is 19 September 2022. This day will be a bank holiday and settings that are normally closed on a bank holiday should close on this day as a mark of respect. This will include schools and colleges.” Oakwood will, therefore, be closed on Monday 19th September for the State Funeral as a mark of respect.

Posted ‐ 2022-09-09

The community of Oakwood School wish to show their sorrow and respect for the sad news of the passing of our Queen Elizabeth II, aged 96, on Thursday evening. Her distinguished life and 70 year reign as Queen will forever be fondly remembered and we are grateful for the kindness, compassion and inspiration she brought to our country and so many other citizens across the world.

Posted ‐ 2022-09-07

Beginning to look more like a building than a building site 👍 #newbuild #oakwoodexpansion

Posted ‐ 2022-06-21

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Posted ‐ 2022-05-19

The first of an occasional series for #throwbackthursday. Yearbook from 1989 showing building works.

Posted ‐ 2022-05-13

Year 11 vs Staff netball match today during 2nd break attended by students who paid 50p each for the privilege of watching the staff win 8-1! All proceeds will be split between @cr_uk and the Year 11 prom. Well done all.

Posted ‐ 2022-05-12

The U15 cricket team started the season off well with a win over @oxtedschool_ at @horleycricketclub. Great to see former student Christian who plays for the club. 🏏

Posted ‐ 2022-05-11

How it started vs how it’s going Day 1 - 17/01/2022, Day 115 - 11/05/2022. Watch this space for updates on our #newbuild

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