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Oxford Spires Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,340 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In November 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Anthem Schools Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Oakbank, Queensbury Academy, St Mark's Church of England Academy and The Deepings School.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Progress, Disadvantaged pupils and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Attendance, Environment and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | Greyfriars Catholic School | |
| 0.7 | Cheney School | |
| 1.4 | The Oxford Academy | |
| 2.1 | The Swan School | |
| 2.8 | The Cherwell School | |
| 3.5 | Matthew Arnold School | |
| 3.7 | Wheatley Park School | |
| 5.0 | Fitzharrys School | |
| 5.4 | John Mason School | |
| 5.6 | Gosford Hill School | |
| 5.7 | Larkmead School | |
| 6.2 | Europa School UK |
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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