Parents are the primary educators of their children. They have the duty and privilege of raising their children to become competent, considerate, responsible men and women who are capable of living by Christian principles no matter what the cost.
At Oakwood we consider that the role of the school is to provide a service to parents, supporting them in this task by providing the best possible professional teaching, and a moral and social dimension which echoes and enhances the formation provided in the home.
The Head Teacher and her staff, all hand-picked for their proven ability in the classroom, also have a deep commitment to partnership with the family of each child in the spheres of cultural and social development and in the development of the virtues. Oakwood is part of a highly successful tradition of schools in the USA, Australia, France, Spain and Ireland. By building on the partnership between parents and teachers, it has been proved that the very highest standards can be attained.
This ambitious project is underpinned by three core principles.
1. The teaching of academic disciplines and training in the human and moral virtues is imbued with a Christian ethos. Religious instruction corresponds faithfully to the teaching of the Catholic Church.
2. An appreciation of the importance of each individual child. A personalised tutorial system ensures the integration of character development with the pursuit of academic excellence.
3. Uncompromising high academic standards in classes of no more than fifteen pupils.
We are convinced that when the family and school collaborate in this way our children have the best possible chance of realising their full potential and growing into men and women who are capable of achieving great things.
We consider that this method of schooling has the greatest impact if it is started as early as possible and that many of the problems experienced in adolescence can be avoided if the active steps are taken at primary school to support the family in the formation of character strengths.
Oakwood is situated in an attractive, spacious, listed building with large airy classrooms and a spacious hall with plenty of space for indoor sport and a fully equipped stage.
