The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 172 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,094
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Higgins
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRothwell St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rothwell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Oulton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Stanley West Hall School
Special school · 2.0km away
Kingsland Primary School
Special school · 2.0km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy, Rothwell
Primary · 2.1km away
Carlton Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Woodlesford Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oulton Academy a selective school?
No. Oulton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oulton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oulton Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oulton Academy?
Oulton Academy currently has 1,094 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oulton Academy take?
Oulton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oulton Academy?
Oulton Academy is in Leeds, LS26 8EX, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oulton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oulton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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