Welcome to Oak Tree School
A place where young people are seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.
At Oak Tree, we believe education begins with connection. Many of our students arrive having faced barriers in previous settings. Here, they are met with compassion, expertise, and a commitment to helping them succeed—on their terms and at their pace.
We offer a safe, nurturing environment where students can rebuild trust, rediscover learning, and develop the skills they need to lead happy, independent lives. Every success, no matter how small, is celebrated.
There is no greater joy than watching a student achieve something they once believed they couldn’t; whether it’s reading aloud for the first time, managing their emotions in a tough moment, or stepping into the world with confidence and purpose. That passion for helping children succeed is what has always driven my teaching, and now drives my leadership.
We are a school that believes in future-proofing lives, not just preparing students for exams. Through a carefully sequenced curriculum, real-world learning, and our Preparation for Adulthood programme, we support every student to build the skills and experiences they need to live a life that is not only successful, but happy, independent, and fulfilling.
Our vision is simple:
To create a school where every child is seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.
It is a privilege to lead Oak Tree School and to serve the children, families and community we work alongside. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us.
Warm wishes,
Matt
Headteacher, Oak Tree School
Our Ethos
Oak Tree School is committed to raising achievement and enabling all pupils to recognise and fulfil their potential, and support them through a personalised, engaging and relevant curriculum.
Our Values
We will address a range of complex barriers to learning including conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, pathological defiance disorder and a range of autistic spectrum disorders.
Our Aims
Our long term priorities are to develop and improve the core knowledge and skills required to make a manageable and successful transition to work, college and adult life. We will provide a structured and supportive environment where our children feel safe enough to take responsibility for their actions.
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