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Oakwood Academy
Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.0 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
333
Capacity
284
Ages
9–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
117%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy demonstrates strong overall quality in education. However, it's important to note that the school currently shows limited performance in academic outcomes, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level. Parents may appreciate the school's positive reputation, but should weigh the academic statistics when considering enrollment.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 3.0 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.2%
Mixed Other4.2%
White Other3.9%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black African1.8%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.49477, -2.33644 · M30 9DY
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN138130
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.oakwoodacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oakwood Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2017.
Is Oakwood Academy a good school?
Oakwood Academy scores 60.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Oakwood Academy in GCSEs?
Oakwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.0. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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