The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Gary Headland (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- College / FE residential accommodation
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Reinspection
October 2006 | Inspection
Inspection
November 2004 | Inspection
Location
Oxpens Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1SA
Town setting
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St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
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The Eckersley School of English
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West Oxford Community Primary School
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Grandpont Nursery School
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St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Activate Learning's Ofsted rating?
Activate Learning was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Activate Learning take?
Activate Learning caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Activate Learning?
Activate Learning is in Oxford, OX1 1SA, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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