The school’s mission is to ensure that pupils leave Oulton Academy as happy, wellqualified and confident young adults. The school provides a vibrant and positive place to learn that pupils enjoy. The school has exceptionally high expectations for pupils. The relentless focus on oracy ensures that pupils have excellent communication skills. Pupils benefit from the ambitious curriculum the school has created. Pupils who attend the school achieve very well in public examinations. Pupils welcome visitors to the school politely. They are keen to interact with others. They do so with kindness. The friendly and caring environment in the school means that pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils speak passionately about the wide array of enrichment opportunities available to them. The school ensures that there are no barriers in place for pupils to attend these. For example, the school gives pupils bus passes to ensure they can stay at the end of the day without worrying about how to get home. Many pupils take advantage of the exciting opportunities available.