Oxclose Community Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dilston Close Oxclose Village Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 0LN |
| Phone | 01914195120 |
| Reference Number | 138923 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1113 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.74%
Girls: 47.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 124 | 96 | 220 |
| 8 | 106 | 114 | 220 |
| 9 | 112 | 107 | 219 |
| 10 | 112 | 104 | 216 |
| 11 | 133 | 105 | 238 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-12-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-19 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-02-23 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-11-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Oxclose Community School | ||
| 2011-10-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-09-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-05-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-10-13 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-12-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-04-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-09-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-05-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.37 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Oxclose Nursery School
Brancepeth Road, Washington, NE38 0LA |
0.11 miles |
|
Oxclose Primary Academy
Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA |
0.13 miles |
|
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL |
0.26 miles |
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Holley Park Academy
Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR |
0.27 miles |
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Lambton Primary School
Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL |
0.41 miles |
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Blackfell Primary School
Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA |
0.51 miles |
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Wessington Primary School
Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY |
0.86 miles |
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Biddick Primary School
Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HQ |
0.88 miles |
|
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY |
0.92 miles |
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Albany Village Primary School
Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA |
0.96 miles |
|
Portobello Primary School
Tamerton Drive, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LY |
1.08 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Village Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HU |
1.1 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley
School Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2PN |
1.23 miles |
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Rickleton Primary School
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ |
1.29 miles |
|
Barley Mow Primary School
Pembroke Avenue, Barley Mow, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2DJ |
1.29 miles |
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John F Kennedy Primary School
Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR |
1.3 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Birtley
Mitchell Street, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1LU |
1.33 miles |
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Birtley East Community Primary School
Highfield, Birtley, County Durham, DH3 1QQ |
1.33 miles |
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Fatfield Academy
Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB |
1.38 miles |
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Columbia Grange School
Oxclose Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7NY |
1.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP |
1.02 miles |
|
Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
1.13 miles |
|
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
1.14 miles |
|
Washington Academy
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA |
1.26 miles |
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Hill Top School
Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT |
2.5 miles |
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The Cedars Academy
Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6QD |
2.86 miles |
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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ |
2.91 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
2.99 miles |
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Furrowfield School
Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9RZ |
3.1 miles |
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Grace College
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE |
3.3 miles |
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XP Gateshead
Swards Road, Felling, NE10 9UZ |
3.33 miles |
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Heworth Grange School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT |
3.56 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
3.64 miles |
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Ateres Girls High School
Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ |
3.76 miles |
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Dryden School
Shotley Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5UR |
3.78 miles |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
4.08 miles |
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF |
4.08 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
4.2 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
4.33 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
4.49 miles |