Orion Academy
Details
| Age Range | 10-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Special school, Academy special sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Address | Knights Road, OX4 6DQ |
| School Website | www.orionacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1865771703 |
| URN | 147728 |
School Census
| Total | 96 |
| Girls/Boys | 10/86 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 10.4%/89.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 60 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Requires improvement |
| 14/11/2018 | Inadequate |
| 14/05/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 14/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 04 June 2024 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.11 |
| Progress 8 | -2.62 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.78 |
| Progress 8 | -1.47 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.33 |
| Progress 8 | -3.17 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 13% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 7% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 40% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 53% |
| no | 47% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Windale Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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The Oxford Academy
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Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
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Orchard Meadow Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wesley Close, , OX4 6BG
Mabel Prichard School
(0.50 mi)
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John Henry Newman Academy
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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