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The Oakwood Academy

State school · Nottingham, NG5 9PJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 757 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
757 ·
Local authority
Nottingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Andrew Gilbert

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Southglade Primary and Nursery School 16 %
Robin Hood Primary School 13 %
Warren Primary Academy 12 %
Westglade Primary School 10 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Glade Hill Primary & Nursery School 10 %
Rise Park Primary and Nursery School 10 %
Arnbrook Primary School 7 %
Burford Primary and Nursery School 5 %
Henry Whipple Primary School 4 %
Seely Primary School 3 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
48
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

757
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Bewcastle Road
Warren Hill
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG5 9PJ
Get directions

Telephone: 0115 953 9323

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.oakwoodacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Nottingham City Council

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School data & information The Oakwood Academy Bewcastle Road, Warren Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9PJ
757 Pupil numbers
40 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
10 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.20
LA avg.
42.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.75 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 141 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Oakwood Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
15 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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