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North Oxfordshire Academy

Cherwell, OX16 0UDSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.14
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
220 1st-choice / 172 places
Ranking
#1,224
of 3,141 nationally

About North Oxfordshire Academy

North Oxfordshire Academy sits within the Oxfordshire local authority, where it ranks 17th out of 46 secondary schools of the same type. In the Cherwell district specifically, it places 2nd among nine schools, putting it well ahead of the local pack. The top-performing peers in the wider county are The Cherwell School, Didcot Girls' School, and Bartholomew School, all of which post higher Progress 8 scores, but North Oxfordshire Academy holds its own as a solidly Good-rated option. The school is led by headteacher Ellie Jacobs and serves 1,023 pupils aged 11 to 19, with capacity for 1,150. It is a mixed, non-religious state school with an official sixth form, and it is not a boarding school. Around 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDrayton Road, Banbury, Cherwell, OX16 0UD
HeadteacherEllie Jacobs
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils1,023
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity1,023 / 1,150 (89% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
ICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsAstro TurfSwimming PoolTennis CourtsGymnasiumSports HallDining HallChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsRowingRugbyFootballRoundersHockeyCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseBook ClubNewspaperArt ClubScience ClubChoirDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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North Oxfordshire Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.