Open Special Mixed

Oaklands School

Montgomery Way, Winsford, CW7 1NU
172 Pupils
— Capacity
11–17 Age Range
41.80% FSM %
107 Boys
65 Girls
About Oaklands School

Oaklands School is an Special schools for pupils aged 11–17 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 172 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Neil Oxley.

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 Cheshire West and Chester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency Mid Cheshire
Ward Winsford Over & Verdin
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from 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
UKPRN 10016778
URN 111504
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Williamson Chair of Governors 14/03/2024 22/06/2026 Elected by parents
Alexa Carter Governor 17/05/2024 16/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Laurence Conlon Governor 22/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Joanna Evans Governor 11/11/2021 10/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqui Foulkes Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Lisa Gallagher Governor 14/03/2024 13/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Caroline Harrison Governor 12/06/2024 11/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
John McGrail Governor 12/06/2024 11/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Oxley Governor 01/01/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Karen Soper Governor 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Williamson Governor 23/06/2022 22/06/2026 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Oaklands School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Winsford, Cheshire West and Chester.
Oaklands School has 172 pupils.
Oaklands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 17.
The Interim Headteacher at Oaklands School is Mr Neil Oxley.
Oaklands School is at Montgomery Way, Winsford, CW7 1NU, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Oaklands School: Has a sixth form.
Oaklands School is currently open.
Contact
Interim Headteacher
Mr Neil Oxley
Montgomery Way, Winsford, CW7 1NU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 111504
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!