What ages does Oakwood School teach?

Oakwood School teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Shrewsbury.

Who is the headteacher of Oakwood School?

The headteacher of Oakwood School is Mr Mark Hazlehurst, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Oakwood School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Oakwood School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Oakwood School?

Oakwood School has 8 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.

Is Oakwood School full?

Oakwood School has capacity for 30 pupils and 8 on roll (27%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Oakwood School a faith school?

No. Oakwood School has no designated religious character.

Does Oakwood School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Oakwood School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Oakwood School

Oakwood School

Unit 2, The Oaks Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BT

Phase: Special schools
School type: Other independent special school
Ages: 5 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Headteacher: Mr Mark Hazlehurst
Constituency: Shrewsbury
Setting: Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 30
Pupils on roll: 8
URN: 131033
Local authority: Shropshire
Website: School website
Telephone: 01743850840

About this school

Oakwood School is an independent special school in Shrewsbury. It teaches children aged 5 to 16 and has 8 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Oakwood School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Oakwood School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in November 2005, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

Trends over time

How Oakwood School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	5
2023/24	2
2024/25	8

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 0%
Pupils with an EHC plan: 8
Pupils on SEN support: 0

Location

Nearby schools

The Keystone Academy
Free Schools · Shrewsbury

1.5 miles
Shrewsbury School
Independent schools · Shrewsbury

2.4 miles
Shrewsbury High School
Independent schools

2.5 miles
Bettws Lifehouse
Special schools · Shropshire

2.5 miles
St Winefride's RC Independent School
Independent schools · Shrewsbury

2.6 miles

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Baschurch CofE Primary School Primary
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Recorded changes at this school

Previous headteacher: Miss Alison Lewis (Interim) (until July 2026).

Headteacher changed from Miss Alison Lewis (Interim) to Mr Mark Hazlehurst recorded 28 Jul 2026

Common questions

What ages does Oakwood School teach?: Oakwood School teaches children aged 5 to 16. It is a special school in Shrewsbury.
Who is the headteacher of Oakwood School?: The headteacher of Oakwood School is Mr Mark Hazlehurst, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Oakwood School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Oakwood School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Oakwood School?: Oakwood School has 8 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 5 to 16.
Is Oakwood School full?: Oakwood School has capacity for 30 pupils and 8 on roll (27%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Oakwood School a faith school?: No. Oakwood School has no designated religious character.
Does Oakwood School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Oakwood School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 28 July 2026.