Open Special Mixed

The Oaks Secondary School

Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB
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The Oaks Secondary School
Spennymoor, DL16 7DB
349 Pupils
— Capacity
11–19 Age Range
60.50% FSM %
238 Boys
111 Girls
About The Oaks Secondary School

The Oaks Secondary School is an Special schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 349 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Martyn Tweddle.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Spennymoor
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2005
UKPRN 10018241
URN 134662
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Clive Hubery Chair of Governors 02/09/2019 01/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joan Nicholson Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathleen Bain Governor 17/09/2025 16/09/2029 Elected by parents
Ms Judith Benson Governor 05/04/2019 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Bodo Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Lee Davis Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Valerie Dowson Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Mary Heads Governor 28/11/2024 27/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Amanda Inman Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Leslie Keen Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary McCallum Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Charlotte McGladdery Governor 16/01/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Middlestone Moor Academy
0.05 km • Durham
Other
Whitworth Park Academy
0.44 km • Spennymoor
Other
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
0.71 km • Spennymoor
Other
The Meadows Academy
0.84 km • Spennymoor
Other
King Street Primary School
1.41 km • Spennymoor
Other
North Park Primary School
1.66 km • Spennymoor
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Oaks Secondary School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Spennymoor, County Durham.
The Oaks Secondary School has 349 pupils.
The Oaks Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Executive Head Teacher at The Oaks Secondary School is Mr Martyn Tweddle.
The Oaks Secondary School is at Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at The Oaks Secondary School: Has a sixth form.
The Oaks Secondary School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Head Teacher
Mr Martyn Tweddle
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB
01388827380
www.theoaksschool.co.uk/
Location
DL16 7DB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134662
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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