We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Oaklands House System, which will operate consistently across both campuses. Pupils have now been allocated one of four houses named after the elements - Earth, Air, Water and Fire.

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5th October to celebrate all teachers around the globe.

We're very proud to be celebrating National Teaching Assistants' Day which is taking place today (Friday 25th September).

During the summer of 2026 we expanded our school from one to two campus buildings – our existing campus (Tealgate) and a new campus (Herongate) which is just across the road from Tealgate, opposite the Herongate Club.

This year's National Fitness Day took place on Wednesday 16th September, and Wednesday is the day of the week that Hazel class have their weekly PE session, lead by our PE Lead, Rhys Tyler.

On 20th August we learned that Isaiah, formerly of Ash Class, achieved a Grade 5 in his Physics GCSE. This is Oaklands School's first ever GCSE result.

At the end of our annual End of Year Celebration, which took place in the Auditorium of the Herongate Club on Thursday 16th July, we said goodbye to three of our pupils, Isaiah, Jamie and Trinity, who are now moving on to continue their education at college.

To round off our last full week of the Summer Term, Oaklands pupils enjoyed a day of fun sports activities, both at school and at the Herongate Club.

What a lovely week we have had, especially after the very hot end to last week. Everyone returned feeling refreshed, happy, and ready to learn.

Following careful consideration and consultation, Oaklands School will close early at 12:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday this week due to the forecast extreme temperatures and the current Red Heat Health Alert. This decision has not been made lightly. We fully recognise that, for many of our children and young people, school provides a safe, familiar and highly supportive environment. We also understand the impact that an early closure may have on families and appreciate the i

On Tuesday 16th June a team of pupils from Beech, Cedar, Maple and Oak classes represented Oaklands School by taking part in a special Inclusive Sports Festival which was organised by the Independent Schools Association (ISA) and Power2Inspire and held at Leighton Park School in Reading.

We were ecstatic to hear that Isaiah, in Ash class, had achieved 91% in his recent Open Awards Level 1 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics!

Hazel Class have been exploring our local countryside. Their Class Teacher, Charlotte, told us all about their trip.

Today we’re wearing orange in support of PWS (Prader-Willi Syndrome) Awareness Day to help raise awareness of this rare and lifelong genetic condition.

Our Term Dates for 2026/2027 have just been published.

Our pupils regularly attend horse riding lessons at Lambourn RDA which is located just down the road from our school at Manor Farm Stables, Chilton Foliat.

At the end of the Spring term, Pine class took part in Hungerford Tesco's Easter Colouring Competition and Harry won a prize for his beautifully coloured in Easter scene.

Monday 13th April was extra special! Not only was it our first day back at school after the Easter holiday, but we also got to try out our new play equipment in our playground!

Everyone at Oaklands School is incredibly proud of Eliza, Isiah, Josh and Leigha from Ash class, who have just attained their ASDAN Personal Development Programme Bronze level.

Friday 20th March was Red Nose Day, so our pupils and staff wore red to show their support for Comic Relief.