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Oakway Academy
102 Oakway, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4SD, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
579
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 53% of pupils achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as only 10% reached the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a key strength, though the LocaleIQ score suggests there are areas to enhance further.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.4%
White Other29.4%
Black African14.9%
Asian Indian5.0%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.31407, -0.69370 · NN8 4SD
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140853
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.oakwayacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oakway Academy rated by Ofsted?
Oakway Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Oakway Academy a good school?
Oakway Academy scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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