The Oaks Academy
Crewe, CW2 7NQ · Cheshire East · secondary school
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19th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 23 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.4/10 against 358 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 15.0 · 1 | 30% | 0.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.5 · 16 | 25% | 0.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 32.6 · 3 | 10% | 0.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oaks Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. In 2024/25, 20.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.4, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.5 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the KS3 Art and Textiles Club and attend gallery visits and workshops in both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
Getting in
The published school roll is 681 pupils against a stated capacity of 780. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about The Oaks Academy
Overview
The Oaks Academy is described as a school that has undergone significant transformation, creating a "welcoming and supportive environment" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders and staff have implemented a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and high expectations, resulting in improved behaviour, attendance, and academic progress for current students compared to previous cohorts.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "strong pastoral system" and enjoy a wide range of clubs and activities that promote leadership and community engagement.
- The curriculum is well-designed, setting out "essential knowledge and key vocabulary" to help pupils achieve well, with particular success in Key Stage 3.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), making "appropriate adaptations" to help them work alongside peers.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff identifying gaps with "precision" and providing focused help to increase pupils’ confidence.
- Leaders and trustees have a "clear, ambitious vision" that is well understood by staff, fostering a positive culture and staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should refine teachers’ approaches to presenting and explaining new information, as variation in clarity means some pupils do not learn as well as they could.
- The school must ensure that checks on pupils’ learning are effective in all subjects, as inconsistent assessment strategies currently leave some pupils with gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.2 |
| 2024/25 | 35.4 |
| 2025/26 | 32.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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