Oak Lodge School is a special academy in Barnet, London, for children and young people aged 11 to 19. It supports dyslexia and SpLD, vision, hearing and 5 other needs.
- Ages 11–19
- 190 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 190 (places for 195)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Charlotte Charlesworth (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Barnet Special Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 January 2017
- Free school meals
- 37.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Barnet
- School reference (URN)
- 143865
Needs it supports
9 needs: dyslexia and SpLD, vision and 7 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in Barnet (15)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Barnet (3)
Cognition and learning
- Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) Other schools for this in Barnet (4)
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Barnet (5)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Barnet (4)
Sensory and physical
- Hearing impairment Other schools for this in Barnet (3)
- Visual impairment Other schools for this in Barnet (2)
- Physical disability Other schools for this in Barnet (4)
It also lists other needs. Ask the school what these are.
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Barnet council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, December 2013; standards maintained (March 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, March 2025).
Contact and getting there
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Blanche Nevile School Special school · Ages 3–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Chalgrove Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.2 miles
- TreeHouse School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.3 miles
By need in Barnet: Autism (16) · Moderate learning (6) · Severe learning (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (5) · Speech and language (4) · Hearing (4) · PMLD (3) · Vision (3) · SEMH (2) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Oak Lodge School
How do I get a place at Oak Lodge School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Oak Lodge School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Oak Lodge School support?
Specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia), visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication, autism, physical disability, moderate learning difficulty and severe learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Oak Lodge School take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Oak Lodge School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Oak Lodge School?
Heath View, East Finchley, London, N2 0QY, in Barnet.
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