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From the Headteacher

At Oakwood, we live by a motto that is at our heart: achieving excellence together. Not excellence for a select few, and not a journey anyone takes alone, but something we build as a community with every child, every family, and every member of staff playing their part. We capture this in our vision: Consistency for Every Student, Excellence Without Exception.

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Oct 2nd

Interested in finding out more about training to teach in secondary? Join @i2iPartnership at their next information events locally - Sat 5 Oct at Reigate School & Tue 8 Oct at St Bede's School, Redhill. Register at https://t.co/16FXMJZETF or email kwhitton@i2ipartnership.co.uk

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Aug 28th

One week until the start of term but this couldn’t wait - we have a 3G Astro! Well done to everyone involved in such a huge project.

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Aug 22nd

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 4th

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Apr 17th

Thank you to @Horleylionsclub for visiting the school this morning. They presented the school with a cheque outside our newly opened Andy Thompson Wing and was presented to our recently elected senior student team. #community #charity

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Apr 15th

The official opening of the Andy Thompson Wing, in memory of our first headteacher. https://t.co/QTblZIziEB

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Mar 13th

If you are interested in training to become a teacher, this might be of interest. Experts will be on hand to provide information on the training programme and answer any questions regarding the application process. #traintoteach #becomeateacher @i2iPartnership

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Mar 12th

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jan 18th

Oakwood's production of School of Rock takes place on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February. Tickets are on sale now! Go to https://t.co/MacthpSKPX. Tickets are selling fast! #schoolshow #schoolofrock #getyourticketsnow!

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jan 8th

Polite reminder for Parents/Carers. There is no parking on the school site for dropping off/picking up students at the beginning and end of the school day, unless by prior arrangement. Thank you for your cooperation.

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Dec 8th

Fabulous Christmas show yesterday evening. Well done to all involved. Thanks also to @waitrose #Horley for their donation of mince pies and mulled wine.

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 14th

Open Evening, 12th October 2023. Come and see us!

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Aug 24th

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@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jul 21st

The Oakleaf is now live on the school website https://t.co/woH1lMD4pu

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jul 21st

Saying goodbye to Mr Potten at the end of the school year with our traditional whole school assembly including prize giving and performances by the staff band. #schoolsout #goodbyemrpotten instagram.com/stories/oakwoo…

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jul 1st

Well done Vittorio! Amazing. So proud of you 🥇 https://t.co/6w67Egs8hH

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Jun 30th

And just like that they’re gone. #leavers2023 https://t.co/GQkW16saMe

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

RT @Oakwood_history: A visit to the Stasi museum this morning. #oakwoodontour @AdaptableTravel

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

RT @Oakwood_history: Great Cold War walking tour from @InsiderTourBrln students have been brilliant after a long day of learning! https://t…

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

In Berlin with our year 10s! Busy day sightseeing on Friday! #oakwoodontour @AdaptableTravel pic.twitter.com/d0j9jIAp6d

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Posted ‐ 2026-07-07

Well done to all Year 9 and 10 students that took part in the #DukeofEdinburgh expedition at the weekend. They navigated the Surrey Hills in very hot conditions and should be very proud of themselves. We certainly are. @dofeuk

Posted ‐ 2026-06-04

Come and see the art and photography pieces produced by our amazing Year 11 students for their GCSEs. Great work produced by students from Meath Green, Langshott, Manorfield and Yattendon schools will also be on show.

Posted ‐ 2026-06-01

Posted ‐ 2026-05-22

Mr Rose is attending a @dofeuk celebration at Buckingham Palace today. One of the guest speakers is @alexjonesthomson

Posted ‐ 2025-05-21

A few photos from the trip to Wembley for the Women's FA Cup final on Sunday 18th May.

Posted ‐ 2025-05-01

Happy birthday to Oakwood School - we are 35! Since it opened in September 1989, over 45,000 students have been through the doors as well as four Headteachers and thousands of staff. The building has grown and been added to over the years and the work continues. With the GCSEs imminent and lots to look forward to in the Summer term we are excited to see what the next chapter in Oakwood’s story brings. #happybirthdayoakwood

Posted ‐ 2025-03-27

Become a Mentor with MCR Pathways at Oakwood School: Make a Lasting Impact Are you ready to make a difference in a young person’s life? Join MCR Pathways as a mentor and help shape the future of young people who need it most. By dedicating just one hour a week, you can provide invaluable support and guidance to a young person facing challenges in their education and personal life. We’re thrilled to announce that MCR Pathways is now launching at Oakwood School! As we embark on this new journey, we’re actively seeking mentors to support our students in reaching their full potential. As an MCR Pathways mentor at Oakwood School, you’ll have the opportunity to: Change Lives: Offer encouragement and support to young people, helping them to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential. Build Confidence: Empower young people with the confidence and skills they need to succeed in education and beyond. Strengthen Communities: Join a network of dedicated volunteers and make a positive impact in your local community. No previous mentoring experience is required. Just a willingness to listen, guide, and inspire. You’ll receive full training and support from the MCR Pathways team to ensure you feel confident in your mentoring role. By becoming a mentor at Oakwood School, you can be part of a brand new initiative that promises to transform the educational journey of our students. Your guidance can open doors to brighter futures and lifelong success. Become a mentor today and help make a real difference in the lives of young people in our community. If you want to volunteer 1 hour of your time per week to support a student, please visit: mcrpathways.org and click ‘Become a mentor’. @mcrpathways #mentoring #mentoringmatters

Posted ‐ 2025-03-19

Our first #oakwoodpta event of the year. They would be grateful for any support.

Posted ‐ 2024-12-19

This year our mufti, non-uniform, day is raising much needed funds for @crisis_uk and their #crisisatchristmas campaign. Students and staff are asked to pay a minimum of £2 per family to support this worthy cause. Donations can be made on our #justgivingpage by scanning the QR code above or copying and pasting the following URL into your browser - https://www.justgiving.com/page/oakwoodschool-1733753233820?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Thank you and Merry Christmas

Posted ‐ 2024-10-02

If you are interested in finding out more about training to teach in secondary, join @i2i_teaching_partnership at their next train to teach information events in the local area: • Saturday 5th October at Reigate School, Reigate (drop in event between 10 am to 12 noon) • Tuesday 8th October at St Bede's School, Redhill (starts promptly at 9.30 am) To register for these events please visit: https://bit.ly/traintoteachevent or email kwhitton@i2ipartnership.co.uk

Posted ‐ 2024-09-11

11th September 1989 Oakwood School welcomed students for the first time. Happy 35 years to us!

Posted ‐ 2024-08-28

Our 3G Astro has now been completed! A huge project with so much work involved. Thank you to the fabulous team of people who made it happen.

Posted ‐ 2024-08-22

Well done Year 11. #gcseresults2024 #proud

Posted ‐ 2024-07-23

And that was that. The end of term is here and school is finished for the Summer. It has been a year of highs, including work on the Astro pitch finally getting underway, and lows, including work on the Astro pitch grinding to a halt because of such awful weather. Thankfully it has now restarted and by the time the start of term rolls around it should be finished! Of course, there has been lots of other stuff going on, but that’s school life for you. Mr Gladstone’s first year as Headteacher ended with “the best sports day in 17 years”. Relax, enjoy the break and we’ll be back briefly on GCSE results day. See you in September. #schoolsout #summerholidays #restandregroup

Posted ‐ 2024-06-28

What a day! Starting with the leavers’ assembly, shirt signing and then the prom. And Mr Gladstone ending the evening singing Wonder Wall on the stage surrounded by very happy (and very loud) Year 11s. Well done class of ‘24 - you smashed it.

Posted ‐ 2024-06-26

Just in case the QR code is too small on the flyer. 😉

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