The Oxford Academy
Oxford, OX4 6JZ · Oxfordshire · secondary school
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39th of 40 secondary schools in Oxfordshire 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 — 1.3/10 against 328 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 10 | 35% | 0.36 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 23.7 · 6 | 30% | 0.19 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.72 · 8 | 25% | 0.19 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 31.2 · 2 | 10% | 0.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Oxford Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.72, 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,062 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. 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 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The Oxford Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders are enacting "steady and sustained improvement," particularly in behaviour and inclusion. While pupils feel safe, happy, and well-supported, the school faces challenges with attendance and academic achievement, which remain below national averages.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Inclusion is rated at the expected standard, with leaders adept at identifying barriers and using "adaptation strategies" to support diverse needs.
- Behaviour is "very positive," with pupils described as "calm and respectful" and bullying being rare.
- Staff are "very positive about working at the school," benefiting from extensive training and support for wellbeing.
- Careers education is a strength, helping pupils gain experience of employment opportunities and plan for their futures.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to increase pupils' rates of attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Leaders should ensure teachers use ongoing checks on learning consistently and adapt the curriculum so all pupils learn as well as they should.
- Leaders should ensure highly effective teaching is embedded across the school, including in the sixth form, to increase achievement.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.0 |
| 2024/25 | 33.6 |
| 2025/26 | 31.2 |
| 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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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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