Oakwood Park Grammar School

Papers and rounds

1. Paper 1

   English, Maths

   English and mathematics paper

   Multiple-choice English and mathematics questions form one Kent Test paper.

2. Paper 2

   Verbal reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning

   Reasoning paper

   The reasoning paper covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning.

3. Paper 3

   Writing task

   Writing exercise

   The writing exercise is not included in the automatic score but may be considered by a headteacher assessment panel.

What the test includes

Official admissions documents

Quick summary

• Overall effectiveness: Oakwood Park was judged Good overall, with Outstanding behaviour and attitudes. Pupils achieve very highly, feel proud of the school and benefit from enrichment, though teaching tasks and checks for understanding are not always as precise as the curriculum aims.
• Quality of education: The curriculum is broad and deep, with examples such as science moving from states of matter to crystal formation. Teachers often go beyond exam specifications, but some activities and checks do not yet match the curriculum's ambition closely enough.
• Behaviour and attitudes: Pupils understand the school's behaviour curriculum and are courteous and respectful. Attendance has improved through careful analysis of absence, sixth-form students act as role models, and most pupils are strongly committed to learning.
• Personal development: Enrichment days, clubs, trips and speakers broaden pupils' perspectives, including for disadvantaged pupils. Form-time discussions cover ethical issues and current affairs, while careers work draws on parents, alumni and local networks to explain future options.
• Leadership and management: Leaders and governors pay close attention to staff workload, and staff describe feeling empowered by training and support. Improvement work now needs to make sure classroom tasks consistently enable pupils to meet the curriculum's aims.