The Oaks Academy

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

Crewe, CW27NQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
43.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
43.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 39.6%
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
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Buchan Grove
Crewe, CW27NQ
Phone
1270661223
Website
theoaksacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147654
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Buchan Grove, Crewe, CW2 7NQ
Website
http://www.theoaksacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
780 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
618
Free School Meals
47.1% (291 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.0
English Attainment 8:
7.0
Maths Attainment 8:
6.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.0
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
17.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.7%
Ebacc Languages:
36.5%
Ebacc Maths:
97.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.50
Progress 8 Range:
-0.82 to -0.18

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
103
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
618 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creativity takes courage"

INSPIRE BELIEVE ACHIEVE

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher describes The Oaks Academy as a place with high aspirations and expectations, a caring yet ambitious learning experience, a broad and balanced KS3 provision with opportunities for GCSE options, and a focus on safety, happiness and future preparation.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

KS3 Art and Textiles Club Dot Art Competition Art, Textiles & Photography Exhibition (Year 9 & Year 11) KS3 Gallery visit & workshop KS4 Gallery visit and workshop KS4 college workshops

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature courses (Eduqas Language; AQA Literature) in Years 10–11 GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (8464) and GCSE Triple Science pathways in Science Engineering Design taught via OCR J822 Cambridge National (Level 1/2) with R038, R039, R040 assessments Design & Technology includes KS3–KS4 progression with five material specialisms and portfolios

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