The Oxford Academy
URN: 135675 • Oxford OX4 6JZ
Overview
- Name
- The Oxford Academy
- URN
- 135675
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 33.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nora Ward (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sandy Lane West, Oxford OX4 6JZ
Summary
The Oxford Academy, located in Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,071 students and a capacity of 1,400. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by high expectations for all students. The ethos of the academy emphasizes academic success, personal development, and contributions to the wider community.
The curriculum at The Oxford Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, with a focus on both academic and extracurricular activities. The school offers various programs and events, including a Sixth Form, to encourage student engagement and achievement. Recent highlights include award assemblies celebrating student commitment and community initiatives such as the Littlemore Hub Community Food Larder, which supports local families.
The Oxford Academy values the importance of community and personal support, exemplified by the role of the school chaplain, who provides guidance to both students and staff. Overall, the academy strives to create a vibrant and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
The curriculum at The Oxford Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of learning needs, with a focus on both academic and extracurricular activities. The school offers various programs and events, including a Sixth Form, to encourage student engagement and achievement. Recent highlights include award assemblies celebrating student commitment and community initiatives such as the Littlemore Hub Community Food Larder, which supports local families.
The Oxford Academy values the importance of community and personal support, exemplified by the role of the school chaplain, who provides guidance to both students and staff. Overall, the academy strives to create a vibrant and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Cherwell School (76.6)
- The Cherwell School (70.2)
- Matthew Arnold School (63.7)
- Wheatley Park School (63.5)
- Cheney School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1071
- Boys
- 557
- Girls
- 514
- FSM %
- 30.10
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- 2020-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1071 | 557 | 514 | 1400 | 30.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1071 | 557 | 514 | 1400 | 30.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1071 | 557 | 514 | 1400 | 30.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1071 | 557 | 514 | 1400 | 30.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1071 | 557 | 514 | 1400 | 30.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1071 | 557 | 514 | 1400 | 30.10 |
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