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Imperial Oak School

A specialist SEND school providing a calm, nurturing environment where individuality is celebrated and potential is unlocked.

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At a glance

Key facts

Head
Chizzy Chukwukere
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
21
Location
Southwark
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day
Age range
4 to 11
Founded
2026
Entry points
4+
Learning support
SEN unit on site
School day
8.45am to 2.45pm
Wraparound care
Available
Bursaries
Available
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Scholarships
Academic
Overview

About Imperial Oak School

Imperial Oak School is a specialist SEND school for children with an Autism diagnosis as their primary area of need. The school offers a calm and purposeful learning environment with a flexible and rich curriculum tailored to each pupil’s strengths and interests. The school focuses on ipsative assessment and personalised learning plans to support confidence, independence, and lasting skills for life beyond school.

Our take

Independent co-ed all-through school in Southwark for ages 4–11.

Best for
  • Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 4–11) rather than separate prep + senior.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
Watch-outs
  • Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
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Application timeline

  1. TBC
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Fees

Fees TBCper year · day
Extras: registration, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music lessons, exam fees.
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Distinctive features

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specialist SEND school

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individualised learning pathways

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community of care

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flexible curriculum

Where leavers go

5%
to Oxbridge (2023)
13%
to Russell Group
2023
Cohort86
Oxbridge4
Russell Group11
US Ivy0
Medicine2
Top universities (2023)
Exeter3
Newcastle2
Oxford Brookes1
Birmingham2
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)2
Durham2
UCL2
Reading2

Recent coverage

On 12 September 2024, Imperial Oak School underwent an additional inspection by Ofsted.

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Inspection

Ofsted inspection, 12 Sept 2024

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Term dates 2026/27

Autumn7 Sept 2026 → 18 Dec 2026Half-term 26 Oct 2026–6 Nov 2026
Spring11 Jan 2027 → 26 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
Summer21 Apr 2027 → 9 Jul 2027Half-term 24 May 2027–28 May 2027

INSET: 3 Sept 2026 · 4 Sept 2026 · 5 Nov 2026 · 6 Nov 2026 · 7 Jan 2027 · 8 Jan 2027 · 19 Apr 2027 · 20 Apr 2027 · 12 Jul 2027 · 13 Jul 2027 · 14 Jul 2027 · 15 Jul 2027

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Questions parents ask

What kind of child is Imperial Oak School best for?+

Imperial Oak School suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 4–11) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.

When is the next open day at Imperial Oak School?+

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How does admissions work?+

We don't hold full admissions details for Imperial Oak School. Ask the school directly.

Does Imperial Oak School support SEND?+

Imperial Oak School has a dedicated SEN unit. Check the details with admissions.

What ages does Imperial Oak School take?+

Imperial Oak School takes pupils from age 4 to 11.

Is Imperial Oak School a day or boarding school?+

Imperial Oak School is a day school.

Is Imperial Oak School co-educational or single-sex?+

Imperial Oak School is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.

Where is Imperial Oak School?+

Imperial Oak School is in Southwark, SE1 6TU.

How do I contact admissions at Imperial Oak School?+

Contact Imperial Oak School by email at info@imperialoakschool.co.uk or phone on 02045414408.

Updated 14 May 2026. Sources: school website, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, Sunday Times Parent Power and Wikipedia.