The Oxford Academy, Oxford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Oxford Academy excels at making pupils feel valued and supported. Staff know pupils well, greet them warmly and provide tailored pastoral care through counselors and wellbeing services. Pupils are proud of the school's diverse character, behavior has improved dramatically, and the school offers excellent careers guidance that opens doors to university and competitive apprenticeships.
Key Strengths
- Excellent safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and concerns are actively managed
- Very positive behavior across school with calm, respectful pupils who know expectations
- Strong pastoral care with counselors, school nurse and chaplain providing bespoke support
- Inclusive approach that understands diverse pupil needs and provides tailored support
- Effective careers education from Year 7 that excites pupils about their futures
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil attainment in national examinations remains well below national averages
- Too many pupils have poor attendance which limits their learning and achievement
- Teaching quality is inconsistent and curriculum design does not help pupils learn as quickly as possible
- Pupils' knowledge gaps and misconceptions are not being adequately addressed in lessons
- Progress in raising achievement is too early to see despite recent strategies introduced
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre performances, sporting events, study skills sessions, trips, leadership qualifications, cyber security qualifications
The Oxford Academy is a school where pupils feel safe, happy and well-supported with strong pastoral care and improved behavior. However, achievement remains below national averages and attendance needs to improve.
At a Glance
50.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
50
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
1,062 pupils
1,400 capacity
338 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oxford
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
7,684
Applications
6,969
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
13.71526%
Overall absence
36.61417%
Persistent absence
1,016
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Oxford Academy
John Henry Newman Academy
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
Emmanuel Christian School
Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School
Rose Hill Primary School
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School
Windale Primary School
St Christopher's Church of England School, Cowley
Pegasus School
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