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Our children and young people are at the heart of everything we do.
A very warm welcome to Oakley School. We are the district Special School for children and young people from 3 to 19 years with a wide range of special educational needs located in our Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge (post-16) sites
Our Mission: Children and Young People at the heart of all we do.
Our Ethos: Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Fun & Stay Safe
Our Vision: To give all our children and young people opportunities to engage, explore, discover and develop their independence – to become confident, resilient, happy and well prepared for a positive and meaningful future.
At Oakley School we are ambitious for our pupils and offer a rich Creative Curriculum that is personalised and offers learning in school as well as in the community. Our skilled and dedicated staff team work very hard to make learning motivating, interactive, challenging and fun, whilst ensuring that all our children and young people feel safe, valued and self-confident. We promote “Skills for Life and Independence” so that when pupil leave Oakley School they are prepared for the next phase in their lives and have the best opportunities.
Pupils' wellbeing and engagement is central to all our decision making and how we structure our school and the interventions we use.
Our Wider Curriculum offers excellent enrichment activities including: lunch and after school clubs, curriculum trips and residential experiences in the United Kingdom and abroad. These opportunities provide pupils time and experiences to develop their life skills in new places and with different people in preparation for their next steps.
We work collaboratively across our school community with our Families, Therapists, NHS Colleagues and other professionals and external organisations to support and meet the needs of our pupils.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have. If you would like a paper copy of any of the information on our website, we would be happy to provide it, free of charge. Email office@oakley.kent.sch.uk
or call us on 01892 823096.
It is my privilege to be the Headteacher at Oakley School and we welcome you to visit the school so you can meet pupils and staff to experience our very special school.
Sam Perryman
Headteacher

The Government’s Primary PE and Sport Premium continues to provide funding to primary schools to improve the quality of physical education, physical activity and sport for all pupils. Schools are expected to use this funding to make sustainable improvements that increase pupils’ participation in physical activity, develop staff confidence and expertise, and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
At Oakley School, we use the funding to enhance our PE and enrichment offer, ensuring that all pupils have access to high-quality physical activity opportunities that are appropriate to their individual needs and abilities. The funding also enables us to access specialist coaching, adaptive sports provision, staff training and additional resources that enrich the curriculum and support long-term improvements.
Through our PE curriculum and wider enrichment programme, pupils across all key stages have opportunities to participate in a diverse range of activities, including swimming, tennis, gymnastics, fitness, adapted games, golf and indoor climbing. These experiences help pupils to develop physical skills, confidence, resilience, independence and a positive attitude towards lifelong participation in physical activity.
As a special school, we recognise the significant role that physical activity plays in supporting pupils’ physical health, emotional wellbeing, communication and personal development. We are committed to ensuring that every pupil is able to access meaningful and enjoyable opportunities to be active and experience success.
Please see the information below for details of our PE and Sport Premium allocation, how the funding has been spent, and the impact it has had on pupils’ participation, achievement and wellbeing.