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: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 144 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 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
- 746
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 39.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Gilbert (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bewcastle Road, Warren Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarren Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Rise Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Southglade Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Westglade Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bestwood Village School
Independent · 1.6km away
Stanstead Flying High Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Oakwood Academy a selective school?
No. The Oakwood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Oakwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Oakwood Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Oakwood Academy?
The Oakwood Academy currently has 746 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oakwood Academy take?
The Oakwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Oakwood Academy?
The Oakwood Academy is in Nottingham, NG5 9PJ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Oakwood Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Oakwood Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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