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The Oxford Academy
Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6JZ, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.6 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,113
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.6, this secondary school demonstrates strong performance compared to the national average, particularly in relation to the top 96% of schools. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 42% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for parents prioritizing academic success. Additionally, the percentage of students progressing to university is 46%, but none are entering top-third universities, indicating room for growth in higher education aspirations.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 33.6 | Bottom 4% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 28 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.2%
White Other9.5%
Black African6.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
Asian Other5.2%
Mixed Other3.9%
Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.9%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.72231, -1.21661 · OX4 6JZ
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN148354
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theoxfordacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Oxford Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Oxford Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2023.
Is The Oxford Academy a good school?
The Oxford Academy scores 4.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Oxford Academy in GCSEs?
The Oxford Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.6. 42% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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