Oulton Academy, based in Leeds, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oulton Academy currently has around 1094 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 32.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.4%).
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.
| Address: | Pennington Lane, Leeds, LS26 8EX |
| Website: | https://www.oultonacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01132059559 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr John Higgins |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148527 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1016 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1094 |
| Number of Boys: | 547 |
| Number of Girls: | 547 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.40% | 923 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 30 |
| African | 2.50% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 11 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Nursery School Lake Lock Road , Stanley WF3 4HW | - not rated | 2,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothwell St Mary's RC Primary School Royds Lane , Rothwell LS26 0BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Primary School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell Infant School Carlton Lane Rothwell , LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rothwell West Junior School Carlton Lane , Rothwell LS26 0DJ | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oulton Primary School Green Lea , Oulton LS26 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulton Academy Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royds School Pennington Lane , Oulton LS26 8EX | - not rated | 91 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian School Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | - not rated | 3,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodillian Academy Longthorpe Lane , Lofthouse WF3 3PS | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Primary School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | 4out of 4 | 2,189 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley West Hall School Aberford Road , Stanley WF3 4BA | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastfield School Holmsley Lane , Woodlesford LS26 8RY | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.