The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 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 converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Parkes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOxclose Community School
Secondary · Very close
Oxclose Village Primary School
Primary · Very close
Oxclose Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 417m away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Blackfell Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oxclose Community Academy a selective school?
No. Oxclose Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Oxclose Community Academy?
Oxclose Community Academy currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oxclose Community Academy take?
Oxclose Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oxclose Community Academy?
Oxclose Community Academy is in Washington, NE38 0LN, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oxclose Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oxclose Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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