Oxford Spires Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Address | Glanville Road, OX4 2AU |
| URN | 136261 |
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School Census
| Total | 1345 |
| Girls/Boys | 673/672 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 41.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 339 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 22/11/2023 | Good |
| 09/07/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 57% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 559 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 145 |
| As third preference | 76 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 536 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 526 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 168 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 522 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 515 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 160 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 537 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 129 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 445 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 507 |
| As first preference | 247 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 469 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 109 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 372 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 103 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 325 |
| As first preference | 118 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 17% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 35.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 15.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 35.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 14.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |