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Oakwood Specialist College
Devon·Not applicable·South West·Special post 16 institution·EX7 0DE
URN: 131947
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Compare with Oakwood Specialist CollegeSchool information
| URN | 131947 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Special post 16 institution |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 16-25 |
| Headteacher | Principal Esther Williams |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | EX7 0DE |
| Pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
7/9 Oak Park Villas, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0DE
https://oakwoodcourt.ac.uk3301358170| DfE number | 7905 |
| UKPRN | 10004841 |
| Opened | 19 Jun 2006 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |