The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.6
10.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.44
Band 4Source: 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
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,113
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nora Ward
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sandy Lane West, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Henry Newman Academy
Primary · 459m away
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Primary · 505m away
Emmanuel Christian School
Independent · 535m away
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 693m away
Orion Academy
Academy · 727m away
Northfield School
Special school · 727m away
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oxfordshire Hospital School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Oxford Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Oxford Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Oxford Academy?
The Oxford Academy currently has 1,113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Oxford Academy take?
The Oxford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Oxford Academy?
The Oxford Academy is in Oxford, OX4 6JZ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Oxford Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Oxford Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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