Ofsted: Requires improvement

Orion Academy

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

personMrs Bex Holmes (Acting)

corporate_fareTHE GALLERY TRUST

location_onOxford, OX4 6DQ

language Visit Website phone 1865771703

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Attainment 8

4.3

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GCSE Rank

#66 in Oxfordshire

#4,294 of 4,663 nationally

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Orion Academy is a Academy special sponsor led school in Oxford, serving ages 10-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Orion Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 10-18. It is part of THE GALLERY TRUST. The school has approximately 74 pupils on roll, of whom 76% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.3, placing the school #66 in Oxfordshire and #4,294 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.8 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

4.3

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.24

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

9.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.78

2022

Progress 8 Score

-3.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.33

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

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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

67%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships17%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

45%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)27%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment18%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)55%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

43%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)43%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)29%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%

Reading-% LA 75%

Writing-% LA 71%

Maths-% LA 72%

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Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

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2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%England 61%

Reading-% LA 76% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 71% · Eng 73%

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Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%England 60%

Reading-% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 70% · Eng 71%

Maths-% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.4

Write

LA 0.0

Maths

LA -0.6

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-04

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-11-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-05-14

None EIF

Good

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

13.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

13.5%(10 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 74 pupils. During this period, there were 10 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	74	10	13.5%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	74	9	12.2%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	81	17	21.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	83	18	21.7%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	111	59	53.2%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	92	16	17.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	96	14	14.6%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	92	21	22.8%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	88	4	4.5%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	87	3	3.4%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	88	12	13.6%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	67	2	3.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	68	1	1.5%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	65	2	3.1%	3.9%

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 52 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 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.

60.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

60.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree33%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree33%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree27%

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

strongly agree33%

disagree27%

strongly disagree27%

don't know7%

not applicable7%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree47%

agree13%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree7%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree20%

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

strongly agree33%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree27%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree33%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree20%

don't know13%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree7%

disagree7%

strongly disagree40%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes53%

no47%

Orion Academy

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover