Oxclose Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Oxclose Primary Academy.

Washington, NE380LA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
5 April 2022
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
Brancepeth Road
Oxclose
Washington, NE380LA
Phone
1915008790
Website
oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140684
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, NE38 0LA
Website
https://www.oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
195
Free School Meals
55.4% (108 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
8.2% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
47.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
195 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Forward Together, Together We Succeed"

Kindness Fairness Inclusion

Religious Education (RE) is designed to be progressive and inclusive. The school teaches about the principal religions represented in the UK (Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Judaism) and also teaches non-religious worldviews like Humanism. RE is not intended to convert pupils to any particular belief and supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Mrs A E Bolam welcomes visitors to Oxclose Primary Academy, highlighting a welcoming, caring ethos, strong partnerships with parents and a shared aim of Forward Together, Together We Succeed. The message emphasizes high-quality teaching, care and collaboration within a mainstream primary with an ARP provision.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Board Games Calm Club Get Active Singing Club/Choir Craft Club Skipping Movie Club (focus on movies linked to emotional wellbeing) Mindfulness Little Dribblers Ball Skills (Foundation of Light) Football Skills (AC Coaching)

Sports

Boccia Multi-Sports Football Skills

Facilities

Rainbow Room (Continuous Provision) Wellbeing Hub Wheelchair Accessible Swing Light/Sensory Room

Curriculum Highlights

Follows the National Curriculum for Primary Schools PSHE and RSE are embedded in the curriculum RE is taught to develop understanding of world religions and non-religious worldviews Skills Builder framework with eight essential skills and career insight events Memory walls to revisit sticky knowledge and a reading-rich environment Visits and visitors each term to enhance first-hand experiences 11 by 11 enrichment offer providing eleven enriching experiences Project EVOLVE for online safety and Safer Internet Day activities

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before and after-school clubs are offered (wraparound care).

SEND Provision

The Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) is for pupils with physical and/or medical needs as their primary need on their EHCP. Pupils access mainstream classrooms with differentiated curricula; some ARP pupils access a bespoke continuous provision environment. Interventions include Boccia, Communication Group, Life Skills and Multi-Sports (Foundation of Light); Rainbow Room; wheelchair accessible swing; light/sensory room; and an adapted curriculum within Rainbow Room.

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