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The Oakwood Academy
Goodgraded 11/07/2023Ages 11–16746 pupils
The Oakwood Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Nottingham. The school has around 746 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/07/2023, The Oakwood Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Nottingham can view The Oakwood Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/07/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.3
England avg 45.1 · was 39.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths33%
England avg 45% · was 30% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
England avg 65% · was 52% in 2023/24
EBacc entry37%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.63
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake41.9%
Free school meals41.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled100%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.2%
Attendance88.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.9
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Nottingham
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