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About

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.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Cooking
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Textiles
  • Young Enterprise
  • Trauma Informed Schools

Awards

6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
  • Investors in PeopleStaff development
  • Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
  • Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
  • Quality in CareersRecognised award

Key facts

URN
140942
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
5 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Local authority
Cornwall
Constituency
Truro and Falmouth
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Opened
2014

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold.

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