Oxclose Community Academy
URN: 138923 • Washington NE38 0LN
Overview
- Name
- Oxclose Community Academy
- URN
- 138923
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Parkes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914195120
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dilston Close, Washington NE38 0LN
Summary
Oxclose Community Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Washington, Sunderland, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 1,078 pupils, the school operates within a capacity of 1,050 and has a significant proportion of students eligible for free school meals (37.4%). The academy prides itself on being inclusive and values the individuality of each student, fostering a community where all are encouraged to participate actively.
The curriculum at Oxclose is designed to be expansive and ambitious, aiming to inspire a genuine passion for learning among students. The school emphasises the importance of developing the whole child, providing a rich array of extracurricular activities that complement academic learning. Dedicated staff members are committed to supporting students through their educational journeys, ensuring they are challenged and feel safe in their learning environment.
Oxclose Community Academy embodies a strong ethos of valuing diversity and striving for excellence. The school aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to navigate their futures successfully, preparing them to become responsible and empowered individuals within society.
The curriculum at Oxclose is designed to be expansive and ambitious, aiming to inspire a genuine passion for learning among students. The school emphasises the importance of developing the whole child, providing a rich array of extracurricular activities that complement academic learning. Dedicated staff members are committed to supporting students through their educational journeys, ensuring they are challenged and feel safe in their learning environment.
Oxclose Community Academy embodies a strong ethos of valuing diversity and striving for excellence. The school aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to navigate their futures successfully, preparing them to become responsible and empowered individuals within society.
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- About Us (other)
- Ethos & Values (other)
- Laidlaw Schools Trust (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Staff Profiles (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1078
- Boys
- 568
- Girls
- 510
- FSM %
- 37.40
- Open date
- 2012-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1078 | 568 | 510 | 1050 | 37.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1113 | 587 | 526 | 1050 | 35.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1138 | 613 | 525 | 1050 | 30.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1138 | 613 | 525 | 1050 | 30.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1124 | 597 | 527 | 1050 | 29.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1112 | 575 | 537 | 1050 | 24.50 |
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