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Oxford Spires Academy

Oxford, OX4 2AUSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.53
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
223 1st-choice / 211 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#474 of 3,141 nationally

About Oxford Spires Academy

Oxford Spires Academy stands out sharply against the Oxfordshire average for secondary schools. Its Progress 8 score of 0.53 is well above the local authority average of -0.07, meaning pupils here make significantly more academic progress than their peers across the county. That places the school 3rd out of 7 schools in the city of Oxford and 8th out of 46 similar schools across the whole of Oxfordshire. Nationally, it sits in the top 15% of all schools, ranked 474 out of 3,141. This is a school that clearly adds value, and the data backs that up across the board. The Progress 8 banding is rated 'well above average', and every component — English, maths, the EBacc subjects, and open subjects — is positive. Maths progress is particularly strong at 0.78, while English and EBacc both sit at 0.53. For parents looking at Oxfordshire options, this is a school that consistently outperforms the local benchmark.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGlanville Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 2AU
HeadteacherLouise Cowley
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils1,306
Free School Meals (FSM)26.8%
School Capacity1,306 / 1,050 (124% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Astro TurfMusic RoomsTennis CourtsLibraryTheatrePlaying FieldsDining HallSixth Form CentreArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsMartial ArtsAthleticsFootballTennisRugby

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirNewspaperModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghGardeningScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:28

Source: oxfordspiresacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oxford Spires Academy

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