Special academy · Walsall

Oakwood School

Special
Ages 3–15

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Walsall council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Walsall's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 3–15
Pupils: 272 (capacity 150)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: THE MERCIAN TRUST
Phone: 01543452040
Address: Druids Walk, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9JS
Website: oakwood.walsall.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.