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Oakwood is a thriving, outward facing, 11-16 community centred Secondary School of approximately 1590 students in Horley. Our vision is for all at Oakwood, regardless of background or ability, to have a first-class education that fosters a thirst for innovation, lifelong learning and enquiry. This is encapsulated in our motto of “Achieving Excellence Together” and permeates throughout everything we do here.
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Jake
Xinyan
Miss Selsby
Mr Hughes
Ellie
Mason
Jake

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

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

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

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

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

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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Posted ‐ 2024-04-15
Lovely to see so many former and current members of staff at the official opening of the new building, now the Andy Thompson Wing. It was opened by Sue Thompson, Andy Thompson’s wife. Andy was our first headteacher and a much loved and respected member of the local community who sadly died in 2022.
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A beautiful sunny da...
Posted ‐ 2024-03-14
A beautiful sunny day for Year 8 in France. The rain has stopped just in time for #Disney! #oakwoodinparis2024 #oakwoodontour @disneylandparis @oakwood_mfl
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Year 8 exploring @ch...
Posted ‐ 2024-03-13
Year 8 exploring @chateauversailles today before some shopping this afternoon. #oakwoodinparis2024 #oakwoodontour
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If you are intereste...
Posted ‐ 2024-03-13
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 @i2i_teaching_partnership
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Posted ‐ 2024-03-12
First two days done. Very wet today in Paris but a good time had by all. #oakwoodontour #paris follow @oakwood_mfl for updates 🇫🇷☔️
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Posted ‐ 2024-03-08
When #worldbookday collides with #nationalcareersweek the staff dress up as professions/book characters with jobs. We had everything from a worker bee to construction Barbie via Jurassic Park and the Ministry of Truth. Great effort everyone! #WBD and #NCW ‘24 done. ✔️ @worldbookdaysocial @careersweek
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Posted ‐ 2024-02-20
#OakwoodPTA #secondhand #secondhanduniform #preloved #schooluniform #community
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Oakwood's production...
Posted ‐ 2024-01-18
Oakwood's production of School of Rock takes place on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th February. Tickets are on sale now! Go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/oakwood-school. Tickets are selling fast! #schoolshow #schoolofrock #getyourticketsnow!
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Polite Reminder for...
Posted ‐ 2024-01-08
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.
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Posted ‐ 2023-09-21
The students on the Madrid trip are enjoying the lovely Spanish sunshine and have visited the Plaza Major, The Royal Palace, @patrimnacional, the Puerto del Sol and the @museoprado 🌞
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Posted ‐ 2023-09-19
A group of 42 Year 10 students travelled to Madrid for a Spanish/Art trip yesterday morning. Wishing them a buen viaje 🇪🇸
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Open Evening - 12th...
Posted ‐ 2023-09-14
Open Evening - 12th October 2023. Come and see us!
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Posted ‐ 2023-06-30
And just like that they’re gone. A great a day and a great evening. Year 11, you were amazing. #leavers2023 #leaversassembly #leaversball #prom #year11
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A group of year 8 st...
Posted ‐ 2023-06-27
A group of year 8 students are in #Germany this week. Mrs Bell reports that the group had a great day in #Trier with lots of walking and sightseeing including friendly gladiatorial combat in the amphitheater (no one was hurt - Mr Henden beat Mr Dronfield who tactically withdrew!) schooltripping #oakwoodontour
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Posted ‐ 2023-06-22
The first of two days to Seaford with year 10 today. #geography #oakwoodontour #schooltripping #seaford #beach
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Posted ‐ 2023-06-21
Well done to all the GCSE art, graphics and photographic students for their amazing work. The exhibition was a great success, not only showcasing their work but some fabulous art from our local primary schools too.
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