The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (124% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 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
- 1,306
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Louise Cowley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Primary · 676m away
Greyfriars Catholic School
Secondary · 756m away
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Primary · 849m away
Tyndale Community School
Primary · 858m away
Kings Education (Oxford)
Independent · 904m away
Cheney School
Secondary · 1.1km away
East Oxford Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Francis Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oxford Spires Academy a selective school?
No. Oxford Spires Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oxford Spires Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oxford Spires Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oxford Spires Academy?
Oxford Spires Academy currently has 1,306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oxford Spires Academy take?
Oxford Spires Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oxford Spires Academy?
Oxford Spires Academy is in Oxford, OX4 2AU, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oxford Spires Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Oxford Spires Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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