North Oxfordshire Academy

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Banbury, OX160UD Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.8%
Continue in education or training
38.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Sustained employment
81.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 42.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
31 January 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Drayton Road
Banbury, OX160UD
Phone
1295224300
Website
northoxfordshire-academy.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135365
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Drayton Road, Banbury, OX16 0UD
Website
http://www.northoxfordshire-academy.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,150 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,037
Free School Meals
32.2% (334 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
45.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
42.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
12.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
1.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
39%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
69 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
12.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
39.9 (+20.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.8 (+11.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.6 (+5.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.14 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
58 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
115
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,037 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(16 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Best in Everyone"

Confidence Ambition Respect Determination

Expression of Christian roots; schools are fully inclusive and welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

North Oxfordshire Academy is an Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Banbury, part of United Learning. The Principal, Ellie Jacobs, emphasizes a world-class education in character and academics, high aspirations and achievement, inclusion, and safeguarding as a strength (Ofsted 2022). The school aims to provide the best life chances and a supportive community where students develop as confident, ambitious, and determined citizens.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music Clubs (Wind, Brass, Samba and many more) PE Clubs (Football, Rugby, Fitness Suite and many more) Creative Writing & Book Club Mandarin & Italian Club Duke of Edinburgh

Sports

Football Rugby Netball Basketball Badminton Cross Country

Curriculum Highlights

United Learning Common Curriculum 50-period fortnight KS3 includes full National Curriculum with English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, RE, languages, PE, Music, Art, IT, DT, etc. KS4 typically nine GCSEs with a mix of subjects (and options from a list including Open qualifications, GCSEs, etc.) KS5 offers A Levels and vocational qualifications Mastery approach with Rosenshine's Principles; knowledge organisers; literacy emphasis Subject specialism supported by United Learning advisers; curriculum designed to develop powerful knowledge

SEND Provision

The Link provides SEN support; Learning Coaches; ELSA specialists; Animal Care and Forest School; follows the graduated approach from high quality teaching, to small-group and Learning Coach support, to bespoke individual support if needed.

Admissions Criteria

North Oxfordshire Academy is inclusive and welcomes applications from all. There are 180 places in each year group and no selection by ability or faith. Admissions are coordinated by Oxfordshire County Council for Year 7; offers are made by OCC; waiting lists and appeals processes are described; in-year admissions are handled by OCC.

Financial Information

No fees; 180 places in each year group are free of charge.

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