The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good 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
35.4
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 64 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 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
- 648
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 46.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Kingdom
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Buchan Grove, Crewe, CW2 7NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGainsborough Primary & Nursery Academy
Primary · Very close
Edleston Primary School
Primary · 439m away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · 500m away
Vine Tree Primary School
Primary · 543m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Primary · 566m away
Wistaston Academy
Primary · 607m away
Westminster Nursery School
Nursery · 951m away
Lavender Field School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Oaks Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Oaks Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Oaks Academy?
The Oaks Academy currently has 648 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oaks Academy take?
The Oaks Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Oaks Academy?
The Oaks Academy is in Crewe, CW2 7NQ, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Oaks Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Oaks Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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