Oxford Spires Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oxford Spires Academy.

Oxford, OX42AU Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.1%
Continue in education or training
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.0%
Sustained employment
63.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 31.0%
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
22 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Glanville Road
Oxford, OX42AU
Phone
1865428200
Website
oxfordspiresacademy.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136261
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Glanville Road, Oxford, OX4 2AU
Website
http://www.oxfordspiresacademy.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1,050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,317
Free School Meals
27.3% (360 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
55.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
31.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
94 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
69.1 (+17.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
31.3 (+11.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.8 (+9.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.53 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
73 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
146
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,317 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
History (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(20 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(18 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Outstanding learning and exceptional achievement Integrity Excellence The best version of ourselves Community, pride, family and support Multicultural, multi-faith community Be KindOSA British Values: Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, Tolerance

Oxford Spires Academy is a multicultural, multi-faith community.

Head Teacher's Message

Oxford Spires Academy aims to educate students to become knowledgeable, globally minded, compassionate, confident and kind; a strong focus on high achievement through a mapped curriculum and Scholars Guides; commitment to transforming lives in the community; willingness to be accountable and to provide a resource-rich learning environment with strong wellbeing support.

Extracurriculars

Sports

football rugby softball korfball cricket netball basketball tennis

Facilities

Conference Centre The Wedge Building – The Atrium Teaching rooms Dance studio Performing arts studio 22 classrooms Lower Gymnasium Sports Hall Football pitch Rugby pitch Softball pitch Korfball pitch Cricket pitch Netball courts Basketball courts Tennis courts Male changing facilities Female changing facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Besoke Scholars Guides with weekly knowledge overview Strong emphasis on English and literacy Personal Development Curriculum Curriculum designed to prepare for national examinations

SEND Provision

Counselling sessions and wellbeing support; enrichment courses; state-of-the-art DT, IT and science equipment; external sports coaching and music workshops; outdoor and recreational furniture; author visits; specialist PE resources.

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