Oakwood Academy

Oakwood Academy continues to excel as an outstanding institution, particularly noted for its exceptional nurturing environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's ambitious and tailored curriculum meets individual learning needs effectively, fostering substantial academic, personal, and social development amongst students. With a focus on creating a vibrant school life through diverse extracurricular activities and an enriched curriculum, pupils demonstrate remarkable behavior and a strong sense of community, significantly benefiting from the support provided by well-trained staff.

Strengths

• Highly ambitious and stimulating curriculum tailored to individual needs
• Exceptional support for pupils with SEND
• Strong focus on personal development and mental health
• Effective assessment strategies that support learning gains
• High-quality careers guidance and successful transition to further education or employment
• Positive relationships and supportive atmosphere among pupils and staff
• Engaging extracurricular activities that enhance confidence and independence

In 2024–25 pupils at Oakwood Academy attended 91.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 24.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Oakwood Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Oakwood Academy had 15.5 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 29.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Oakwood Academy had 351 pupils, 98.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Oakwood Academy received £21,819 and spent £19,972 for each of its 333 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £430,000 (£1,292 per pupil).

Across all 3 schools of Kings Academy Trust, income was £11,174 and spending £11,383 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Oakwood Academy is part of Kings Academy Trust, which runs 4 schools. The nearest others:

• The Deans Primary School Manchester
• Acer Academy, Salford Salford
• Moss Valley Primary Academy Salford

What is Oakwood Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Oakwood Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.

When was Oakwood Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Oakwood Academy was last inspected in February 2024.

How many pupils does Oakwood Academy have?

Oakwood Academy has 351 pupils on roll.

What age range does Oakwood Academy cover?

Oakwood Academy for pupils aged 9 to 19.

What are Oakwood Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Oakwood Academy?

Oakwood Academy is at Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, Lancashire, M30 9DY.