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Oxclose Community Academy

Sunderland, NE38 0LNSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.37
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
166 1st-choice / 176 places
Ranking
#2,379
of 3,141 nationally

About Oxclose Community Academy

Oxclose Community Academy is a mixed secondary school in Sunderland that currently houses 1,078 pupils against a capacity of 1,050, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 37.4 per cent, which is notably higher than the national average and reflects the school’s role in serving a community with significant economic need. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 277 applications for 176 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.57, with 166 first-preference offers made. This level of interest suggests that local families see Oxclose as a viable option despite the challenges its intake profile presents. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16, and it operates as a non-faith, state-funded academy under the Sunderland local authority.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDilston Close, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 0LN
HeadteacherAmanda Parkes
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils1,078
Free School Meals (FSM)37.4%
School Capacity1,078 / 1,050 (103% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteScience LabsGymnasiumAstro TurfSports HallMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

BasketballSwimmingRowingFootballRoundersTennisDanceAthleticsMartial ArtsRugby

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubNewspaperDebateOrchestraScience ClubCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: oxclosecommunity.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oxclose Community Academy

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