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Oakwood Academy
Outstandinggraded 24/01/2024Ages 9–19333 pupils
Oakwood Academy is a school for pupils aged 9 to 19 in Eccles, within the Salford local authority. The school has around 333 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/01/2024, Oakwood Academy was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Eccles can view Oakwood Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Eccles (M30 9DY), Oakwood Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 24/01/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 20%
Expected standard (RWM)0%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
DfE, 2023/24
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 83
England avg 45.1 · was 1.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.9
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
England avg 45% · was 2% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
England avg 65% · was 2% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score0.27
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake58.4%
Free school meals58.4%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language10.5%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.4%
Attendance91.4%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher10.1
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence29.1%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Eccles
All schools in Eccles →Chatsworth High School and Community CollegeGood · 0.1 miEllesmere Park High SchoolGood · 0.2 miClarendon Cottage Preparatory School0.5 miClarendon Road Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miBranwood Preparatory School0.5 miMonton Green Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
See the full area report for M30 9DY →