Oakwood Learning Centre
School summary
Oakwood Learning Centre is a notably small independent school in Darlington, County Durham, with around 13 pupils on roll. Its tiny size sets it apart from most schools, allowing for an intimate learning environment where every child is known individually. The school is mixed and non-denominational, taking pupils from age 11. It is inspected by the ISI and led by headteacher Mr Alister Sidgwick.
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Teaching & academics
Oakwood operates an 11+ entry point and accepts pupils from age 11. With so few pupils, the school is able to offer a highly personalised approach to teaching and support.
Head · Mr Alister Sidgwick
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small, family-scale independent school in Darlington, best suited to families who value close individual attention over the breadth of a larger institution.
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Oakwood Learning Centre 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.