The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 9–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- KINGS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Southwood (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakwood High School
Special school · Very close
Chatsworth High School and Community College
Special school · Very close
Ellesmere Park High School
Secondary · Very close
Greenwood School
Special school · 437m away
Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School
Independent · 733m away
Monton Green Primary School
Primary · 736m away
Clarendon Road Community Primary School
Primary · 779m away
Branwood Preparatory School
Independent · 848m away
Questions parents ask
What is Oakwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oakwood Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oakwood Academy?
Oakwood Academy currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oakwood Academy take?
Oakwood Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 19.
Where is Oakwood Academy?
Oakwood Academy is in Eccles, M30 9DY, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oakwood Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Oakwood Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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