The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,023
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 30.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ellie Jacobs (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Drayton Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 0UD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWilliam Morris Primary School
Primary · 563m away
Hardwick Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 836m away
Hill View Primary School
Primary · 985m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury
Primary · 1.3km away
Orchard Fields Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hanwell Fields Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
Frank Wise School
Special school · 1.9km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is North Oxfordshire Academy a selective school?
No. North Oxfordshire Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is North Oxfordshire Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Oxfordshire Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Oxfordshire Academy?
North Oxfordshire Academy currently has 1,023 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Oxfordshire Academy take?
North Oxfordshire Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North Oxfordshire Academy?
North Oxfordshire Academy is in Banbury, OX16 0UD, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Oxfordshire Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, North Oxfordshire Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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