The Oakwood Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Nottingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Oakwood Academy.

Nottingham, NG59PJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
37.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.75
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 52.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Bewcastle Road
Warren Hill
Nottingham, NG59PJ
Phone
1159539323
Website
oakwoodacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141363
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bewcastle Road, Warren Hill, Nottingham, NG5 9PJ
Website
http://www.oakwoodacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
REDHILL ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
750 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
757
Free School Meals
39.6% (300 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
7.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.8
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
15.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.1%
Ebacc Languages:
66.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.75
Progress 8 Range:
-0.98 to -0.51

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
126
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
757 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

High expectations for all students Equality and diversity Academic achievement Widening students’ experiences Outstanding teaching

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Welcome emphasizes high expectations, a safe and inclusive environment, and opportunities for wider experiences, leadership, trips, and the Pledge initiative, with a commitment to equality and inclusion. The school is part of The Redhill Academy Trust and was judged Good by Ofsted in July 2023.

Facilities

Spacious and light buildings Beautifully landscaped surroundings

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 intake is coordinated with the Local Authority. Applications for Year 7 places for September 2026 should be made to Nottingham City Council Admissions. Year 7 applications are co-ordinated by the Local Authority until 31 December each year; after that time, applications become in-year admissions and are co-ordinated by The Oakwood Academy. Admissions Policy 2026/27 (PDF) and Admissions Policy 2027/2028 (PDF) are available.

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