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Welcome

From the Headteacher

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.

Our People

Case Studies

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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 ‐ 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 pic.twitter.com/MdV55Zgr7T

@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 pic.twitter.com/leWrKldMQd

@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! pic.twitter.com/CDOkPymsG9

@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. pic.twitter.com/S4lVFWLrU9

@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. pic.twitter.com/45KLr8KCYp

@oakwoodhorley ‐ Sep 14th

Open Evening, 12th October 2023. Come and see us! pic.twitter.com/hoMmGLMHav

@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 https://t.co/EK1Hcg2vSv

@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

A visit to the Stasi museum this morning. #oakwoodontour @AdaptableTravel pic.twitter.com/zfADFgUz7d

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

A visit to the Stasi museum this morning. #oakwoodontour @AdaptableTravel pic.twitter.com/zfADFgUz7d

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

Great Cold War walking tour from @InsiderTourBrln students have been brilliant after a long day of learning! pic.twitter.com/GLRa6dWUg7

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

Great Cold War walking tour from @InsiderTourBrln students have been brilliant after a long day of learning! pic.twitter.com/GLRa6dWUg7

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

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

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

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

@oakwoodhorley ‐ May 15th

DDR museum today. lots to take in. #oakwoodontour @AdaptableTravel pic.twitter.com/9yxr5oMcrN

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Our Twitter

Posted ‐ 2024-05-03

Well done to the Year 9 boys football team who finished off a great season with a well deserved 1-0 win over @reigateschool_ yesterday afternoon. The winning goal was scored by team captain George W. The team were presented with their medals and trophy by Mr Gladstone and Mr McCurdy, Head of PE, during assembly this morning. Well done lads and their coach, Mr Sims.

Posted ‐ 2024-04-24

#cuckmerehaven done. 4 days of geography field trips with year 8 #schooltrip #geography

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.

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

Posted ‐ 2024-03-13

Year 8 exploring @chateauversailles today before some shopping this afternoon. #oakwoodinparis2024 #oakwoodontour

Posted ‐ 2024-03-13

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 🇫🇷☔️

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

Posted ‐ 2024-02-20

#OakwoodPTA #secondhand #secondhanduniform #preloved #schooluniform #community

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!

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.

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 🌞

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 🇪🇸

Posted ‐ 2023-09-14

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

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

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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