The Oakwood Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Nottingham |
| Address | Bewcastle Road, NG5 9PJ |
| School Website | www.oakwoodacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1159539323 |
| URN | 141363 |
School Census
| Total | 734 |
| Girls/Boys | 391/343 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.3%/46.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 293 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | Good |
| 09/07/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/07/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 61.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.58 |
| Progress 8 | -0.75 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49% |
| Entering EBacc | 58% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.81 |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.86 |
| Progress 8 | -0.61 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 294 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 156 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 280 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 286 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 326 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 324 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 354 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 151 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 295 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 299 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Warren Primary Academy
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bewcastle Road, , NG5 9PJ
Rise Park Primary and Nursery School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bestwood Park Drive West, , NG5 5EL