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Oxford Spires Academy
Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.0 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,306
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.3 places it in the top 47% nationally, and 76% of students progress to university, including 26% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 50% reached grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.3 | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 54% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.7%
Asian Pakistani16.2%
White Other8.5%
Black African8.2%
Asian Other5.7%
Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.1%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.74292, -1.22002 · OX4 2AU
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN136261
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.oxfordspiresacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxford Spires Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oxford Spires Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2023.
Is Oxford Spires Academy a good school?
Oxford Spires Academy scores 52.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Oxford Spires Academy in GCSEs?
Oxford Spires Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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