Oakfield School is a pupil referral unit in Shepshed, Leicestershire, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 50 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 50 (places for 30)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Edwards (Acting Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 April 2011
- Free school meals
- 56% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Leicestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 136754
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Leicestershire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2014; school remains Good (January 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, January 2023).
Contact and getting there
Forest Street, (Within the Iveshead Campus), Shepshed, LE12 9DB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Oakfield School
How do I get a place at Oakfield School?
Places at Oakfield School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Leicestershire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Oakfield School take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Oakfield School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Oakfield School?
Forest Street, (Within the Iveshead Campus), Shepshed, LE12 9DB, in Leicestershire.
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