The Oakwood Academy
Nottingham, NG5 9PJ · Nottingham · secondary school
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9th of 19 secondary schools in Nottingham we can score. 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 — 5.4/10 against 492 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 45.7 · 52 | 30% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.75 · 7 | 25% | 0.17 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.7 · 43 | 10% | 0.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oakwood Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 33.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.75 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rowing Club, play handball, and visit St George’s Park, Walesby, or Disneyland.
Getting in
The published school roll is 737 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Oakwood Academy
Overview
The report describes The Oakwood Academy as an inclusive school where pupils are "happy and safe" and value the focus on equality and respect. Leaders have worked with "clear moral purpose" to bring about "significant improvement," establishing a vision to give pupils "the curriculum they deserve" so they are ready for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils understand high expectations, knowing they must be "kind, on time and organised" and work hard to achieve highly.
- The curriculum has been reviewed and improved, ensuring teachers know "what to teach and when to teach it," so pupils’ learning "builds step by step."
- Reading has a "high profile," with key stage 3 pupils reading daily and leaders providing "high-quality support" for those needing help.
- Personal development is well-planned, including effective careers education and guidance that helps pupils prepare for "life in modern Britain."
- Staff are "proud to be part of the team" and value opportunities to develop their teaching and leadership expertise.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always make effective checks on pupils’ learning, allowing misconceptions to develop; leaders should continue plans to develop teaching in these areas.
- Some pupils do not attend school as well as they should, missing out on learning; leaders should continue implementing strategies to ensure all pupils attend well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where leaders are "knowledgeable and committed" and respond "very promptly" to concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.2 |
| 2024/25 | 41.3 |
| 2025/26 | 44.7 |
| 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
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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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