Oak Lodge School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oak Lodge School
Address: 101 Nightingale Lane, Balham
Town/City: London
Postcode: SW12 8NA
Telephone Number: 02 0867 3453
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 10-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Rowlandson
Capacity: 100
Gender: Mixed
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 96 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 69.1%

SEN Provisions

  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 101094
DfE Number: 212/7068
UKPRN: 10004829
UPRN: 121035772
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Wandsworth (E09000032)
Constituency: Tooting (E14001550)
Electoral Ward: Balham (E05014009)

Easting & Northing: 528065E, 173793N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 26' 57.43" N 0° 9' 29.92" W
Plus Code: 9C3XCRXR+PM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Jane Biddulph - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 December 2016 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Flanigan - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Miss Megan Hudson - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Ms Seha Isman Ozgur - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 March 2028.
  • Miss Catherine Kent - Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Miss Ramona Mason - Governor. Appointed on 2 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 November 2027.
  • Mr Oliver May - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Sarah Passmore - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Hamish Ross - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Rowlandson - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Louisa Steensma-Williamson - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Helen Whitmore - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2029.