At OAK Multi Academy Trust, we believe education should prepare young people not only for exams, but for life beyond school. In the short film below, staff and pupils share what this looks like in practice across our schools — from academic learning and leadership opportunities to confidence, aspiration and wider experiences.
“More Than Results: Preparing Young People for Life at Oak”
At OAK, our vision for young people is simple.
We want them to leave our schools with the best qualifications they can achieve, opening doors to future opportunities. Just as importantly, we want them to leave as confident, capable and kind individuals.
Across our family of schools, education is about more than exam results alone. It is about supporting young people to grow, develop and thrive — both in and beyond the classroom.
Learning that builds confidence and character
Our schools provide a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills, work with others and step outside their comfort zones. Through enrichment and extracurricular activities, young people are encouraged to discover their strengths, build confidence and develop as well-rounded individuals.
These experiences play a vital role in helping pupils grow as people, not just learners.
Supporting learning through technology
Technology plays an important role across OAK schools, but always as a tool to enhance great teaching, not replace it. Digital learning supports pupils to articulate their thinking more clearly, explore ideas in different ways and approach learning with confidence.
By reducing fear of failure and giving pupils more opportunities to demonstrate what they know, technology helps create positive, supportive learning environments.
Broadening horizons and building aspiration
A strong education should widen horizons. Across OAK, we focus on building cultural capital by ensuring pupils experience new things, explore different opportunities and feel inspired about what the future could hold.
By combining academic learning with enrichment, leadership and wider experiences, we aim to prepare young people not just for their next step in education, but for life beyond school.
Working together for every child
As a trust, our schools work closely together to share expertise, support one another and create the best possible experiences for children and families. This collaborative approach allows us to provide consistency, care and opportunity at every stage of a child’s journey.
At OAK Multi Academy Trust, we are proud to offer an education that is truly more than results — one that prepares young people for the future with confidence, ambition and choice.