Great Oaks School — School in Southampton

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Great Oaks School

Southampton, SO16 7LT

352 Pupils

280 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

70.50% FSM %

261 Boys

91 Girls

About Great Oaks School

Great Oaks School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Southampton, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 352 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Geraldine Lindsay.

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 Southampton or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Southampton
Region	South East
Administrative District	Southampton
Parliamentary Constituency	Romsey and Southampton North
Ward	Bassett
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
Trust / Sponsor	SPECIALIST SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10064734
URN	144205
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Sue Williams	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sue Williams	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by trustees
Ms Kathy Baker	Local Governor	04/03/2025	03/03/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Margaret Broadberry	Local Governor	15/01/2024	14/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Karl Bundy	Local Governor	10/03/2023	09/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Neville Button	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mr Neville Button	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by trustees
Mr Andy Evans	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Gemma Good	Local Governor	25/11/2022	24/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela Hardy	Local Governor	14/12/2021	13/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Valerie Hickox	Local Governor	28/11/2023	28/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Larkin	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Appointed by trustees