Oak Grove College

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oak Grove College
Address: The Boulevard
Town/City: Worthing
County: West Sussex
Postcode: BN13 1JX
Telephone Number: 01903 708870
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Thrive Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Phillip Potter
Capacity: 276
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 274 (70% boys & 30% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 126161
DfE Number: 938/7010
UKPRN: 10016755
UPRN: 10002291214
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Worthing (E07000229)
Constituency: Worthing West (E14001599)
Electoral Ward: Castle (E05007695)

Easting & Northing: 512104E, 104330N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 49' 41.87" N 0° 24' 34.2" W
Plus Code: 9C2XRHHR+85

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Katie Cash - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Henna Chowdhury - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 November 2028.
  • Mr Tony Cooper - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2030.
  • Ms Rebecca Hope - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2028.
  • Rachel McKellar - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2030.
  • Rachael O'Halleron - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 11 November 2024.
  • Louise Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 September 2030.
  • Kenny Park - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Mr Phillip George Potter - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Sue Rush - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Dr Ann Schreiner - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.