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The Oakwood Academy
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- St Albans NG5 9PJ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress and attainment are improving due to curriculum enhancements.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and meet high expectations; suspensions have decreased.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive clear advice on meeting SEND needs.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers apply 'teaching and learning fundamentals' consistently.
Strengths and Challenges: On occasion, teachers do not identify and address misconceptions.
Communication: Leaders work closely with parents to ensure pupil safety.
Parent Satisfaction: Effective safeguarding training enhances parent satisfaction.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond promptly and tenaciously to concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant improvements made to the curriculum; leaders set a clear vision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, pupils taught about online safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work with local partners to protect pupils from harm.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich variety of clubs and experiences available.
Career Counselling Services: Effective programme of careers education and guidance provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Guidance ensures pupils make ambitious choices for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt teaching effectively for SEND students.
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The Oakwood Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 757 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The institution is situated in lovely grounds with brand-new, top-notch amenities in every area, creating a warm physical environment. The academy's mission is to offer a curriculum that will help all students enjoy and succeed at Oakwood. It is our duty to prepare our students for higher learning as well as for life and work in a dynamic and challenging society. Our top priority is to ensure that your child learns and develops while giving them the finest possible academic and life experiences. The Oakwood Academy is pleased to offer free printed copies of the data on this website. Please call the school office at 0115 953 9323 or send an email to [email protected] if you need paper copies.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 10.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 26.29% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 40.16% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 20.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 8.65% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 85.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 78.75% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 34.54% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 21.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 9.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.08% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 29.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 42.29% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 19.26% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8.55% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 11.19% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.72 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 86.87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 126 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 83.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 36.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 26% | 21.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 9.43% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.83% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.26% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% 8 | 24.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 6 | 36.97% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 18.38% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 3 | 7.93% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 1 | 11.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 80.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 107 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 75.56% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 34.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 20.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 8.39% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 11 | 24.26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 1 | 36.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 16.56% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 2 | 9.56% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 2.38 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 68.76% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 110 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 63.35% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 21.94% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.53% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.53% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 2.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 24.71% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 36.81% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 20.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.76% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 9.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 77.08% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 60.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.15% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.46% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 30th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Oakwood Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1