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The Oaks Academy
Buchan Grove, Crewe, CW2 7NQ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.2 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
648
Capacity
780
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
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Last inspected: 16 April 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. | 35.4 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.4%
White Other19.6%
Black African7.4%
Asian Other4.5%
Other2.8%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
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53.09151, -2.45695 · CW2 7NQ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN147654
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theoaksacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Oaks Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Oaks Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is The Oaks Academy a good school?
The Oaks Academy scores 17.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 The Oaks Academy in GCSEs?
The Oaks Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.4. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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