Located in Eccles, Oakwood Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 9 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Oakwood Academy currently has around 333 pupils on roll, which is about 117% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.9% boys and 29.1% girls. Around 46.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chatsworth Road, Eccles, M30 9DY |
| Website: | www.oakwoodacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01614649951 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Southwood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 138130 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 9 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 284 |
| Number of Pupils: | 333 |
| Number of Boys: | 236 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.20% | 257 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 14 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 9 |
| African | 1.80% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywell Community Nursery Centre Tan Pit Lane , Eccles New Road M5 2AB | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stott Lane Nursery School Stott Lane , M6 8FJ | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorning Street Nursery School Dorning Street Off Station Road , Patricroft M30 0PP | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monton Green Primary School Pine Grove , Eccles M30 9JP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School Clarendon Road , Eccles M30 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Infant School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Light Oaks Junior School Lancaster Road , M6 8LU | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor Road Junior School Parkgate Drive , Swinton M27 1LN | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellesmere Park High School Wentworth Road , Eccles M30 9BP | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows RC High School 150 Eccles Old Road , M6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Prestwood Road , M6 8GG | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School East Lancashire Road , Swinton M27 0BH | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De La Salle College Weaste Lane , M6 8QS | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salford City College Dronfield Road , M6 7FR | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Academy Chatsworth Road , Ellesmere Park M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | 4out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatsworth High School and Community College Chatsworth Road , Eccles M30 9DY | - not rated | 174 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Stafford Road , Eccles M30 9ED | - not rated | 477 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.