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North Oxfordshire Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Ellie Jacobs

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onBanbury, OX16 0UD

language Visit Website phone 1295224300

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,001

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Attainment 8

46.8

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Oxfordshire

#1,402 of 3,216 nationally

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North Oxfordshire Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Banbury, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

North Oxfordshire Academy is an academy sponsor led in Banbury, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,023 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8, placing the school #17 in Oxfordshire and #1,402 of 3,216 nationally. 51.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 47.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 10.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

51.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.4%

Entering EBacc52.30%

EBacc APS4.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc65.00%

EBacc APS4.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.01

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS4.32

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS3.87

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS3.4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.6%

Achieving A*–A19.3%

Achieving A*–B47.4%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate90.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 November 2022

Inspection Report

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14 March 2017

Inspection Report

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11 December 2013

Inspection Report

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31 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 July 2011

Inspection Report

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27 January 2010

Inspection Report

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10 March 2009

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-03-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-31

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-01-27

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,023 pupils. During this period, there were 56 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,023	56	5.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,024	160	15.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,033	72	7.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,037	40	3.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,038	52	5.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,002	43	4.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,001	92	9.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,009	75	7.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	988	72	7.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,007	91	9.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,007	62	6.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,002	72	7.2%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,012	20	2.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,018	54	5.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	979	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	979	63	6.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	970	78	8.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	960	95	9.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	967	65	6.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	965	73	7.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	943	75	8.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	951	97	10.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	959	95	9.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	966	118	12.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	965	113	11.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	974	37	3.8%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 66 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree44%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree23%

agree49%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree20%

disagree22%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree25%

agree38%

disagree17%

strongly disagree21%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree33%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree31%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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