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Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.8 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.8, placing it in the top 71% nationally. However, only 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, which may be a consideration for parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, indicating room for improvement in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality 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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 38% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Parent View (112 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
84%
School has high expectations
80%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
73%
Progress is communicated
71%
My child feels safe
70%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Behaviour is good
63%
School supports development
62%
School keeps me informed
42%
School responds to concerns
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.89631, -1.54540 · NE38 0LN
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN138923
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxclose Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oxclose Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Oxclose Community Academy a good school?
Oxclose Community Academy scores 20.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oxclose Community Academy?
Based on 112 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oxclose Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oxclose Community Academy in GCSEs?
Oxclose Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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