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The Oaks Academy

Cheshire East, CW2 7NQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
-0.50
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
93 1st-choice / 111 places
Ranking
#2,609
of 3,141 nationally

About The Oaks Academy

The Oaks Academy in Cheshire East is a school that local families are clearly keen to get into, with 218 applications for 111 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and 93 first-preference offers were made. The school is a mixed, state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and it currently has 648 pupils on roll against a capacity of 780. The headteacher is Peter Kingdom. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the high level of oversubscription suggests it holds a strong reputation locally. Just under half of its pupils (46.2 per cent) are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and points to a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
AddressBuchan Grove, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW2 7NQ
HeadteacherPeter Kingdom
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils648
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity648 / 780 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Science LabsLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsTennis CourtsAstro TurfSports HallTheatreDining HallICT SuiteSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

RugbyMartial ArtsBasketballFootballGymnasticsSwimmingNetballBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsEco ClubNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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