The Iffley Academy is a not applicable school in Oxford, serving pupils aged 5 to 18. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. 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.

The Iffley Academy currently has around 179 pupils on roll, which is about 149% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.2% boys and 31.8% girls. Around 46.0% 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 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 165 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.2%).

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 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Iffley Turn, Oxford, OX4 4DU
Website: www.iffleyacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01865747606
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Oxfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Yvette Fay
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 139312

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2014

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 120
Number of Pupils: 179
Number of Boys: 122
Number of Girls: 57

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 23.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British73.20%131
Other White4.50%8
Pakistani4.50%8
Unclassified2.80%5
White and Black Caribbean2.20%4
White and Asian1.70%3
Other Mixed1.70%3
Other Black1.70%3
White and Black African1.10%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.10%2
Other Asian1.10%2
Chinese1.10%2
African1.10%2
Other (any other ethnic group)1.10%2
Caribbean0.60%1
Indian0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
58%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
8%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.2
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.08
Local authority average
-0.22
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
20%
Local authority average
18%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
30%
Local authority average
26%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
35.9
Local authority average
32.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.0
Local authority average
2.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
91%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Comper Nursery School
Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ
3out of 4 1,243 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Grandpont Nursery School
Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH
3out of 4 2,236 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Swithun's CofE Nursery School
Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS
- not rated 2,487 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Larkrise Primary School
Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN
3out of 4 727 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Larkrise Primary School
Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN
- not rated 727 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rose Hill Primary School
The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF
- not rated 860 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Rose Hill Primary School
The Oval , Rose Hill OX4 4SF
- not rated 860 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Frideswide Church of England Primary School
Cricket Road , OX4 3DJ
3out of 4 921 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School
Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX
- not rated 201 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Gregory the Great Catholic School
Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR
- not rated 837 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Greyfriars Catholic School
Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR
3out of 4 837 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School
Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR
- not rated 837 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oxford School
Glanville Road , OX4 2AU
- not rated 1,635 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Donnington Middle School
Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH
- not rated 450 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School
Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR
- not rated 837 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School
Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ
- not rated 1,038 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Temple Cowley Community School
Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD
- not rated 1,570 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School
Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU
- not rated 1,716 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oxford College of Further Education
Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA
- not rated 3,008 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Activate Learning
Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA
- not rated 3,008 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Plater College
Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT
- not rated 3,103 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Iffley Mead School
Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Iffley Academy
Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU
4out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Donnington Language Resource Base
C/O Donnington Middle School , Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH
- not rated 450 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St James Unit
Beauchamp Lane , Cowley OX4 3LF
- not rated 1,170 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emmanuel Christian School
Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU
- not rated 1,659 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.