Oakwood Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
315
AGES
9 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(23/01/2024)
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82%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

11.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
36.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
8.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
58.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
1.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 14.1%
Pupils with SEN support
Chatsworth Road
Ellesmere Park
Eccles
M30 9DY
01619212880

School Description

Oakwood Academy is an exceptionally nurturing community. All pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They are expertly guided to overcome their barriers to learning. Pupils love coming to school and are happy here. They embrace the many opportunities within school. Pupils flourish academically, personally and socially. The ambitious curriculum encompasses a broad range of subjects and inspires pupils to develop their unique talents and interests. The school holds very high expectations of pupils’ achievement, including those in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (specially resourced provision). Pupils learn well across the curriculum. They receive a well-rounded education that prepares them exceptionally well for their future lives. For example, students in the sixth form develop their communication and social skills while selling goods in the school’s community shop. The school fosters highly positive relationships with pupils. Staff care for pupils deeply. Pupils are kind to each other and demonstrate remarkable behaviour during lessons. They have commendable attitudes towards their learning. The curriculum is enriched through an array of clubs and activities, including sports, crafts, music and computing, creating a vibrant school life. The school organises a range of trips and visits to theatres, museums and outdoor education centres that are closely linked to subject curriculums. Pupils enjoy participating in subject competitions and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. These activities help to build their confidence, independence and resilience.

Oakwood Academy Parent Reviews



82% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 64% Agree 18% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>64, "agree"=>18, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 9% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 27% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 64% Strongly Agree 9% Agree 9% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>64, "strongly_agree"=>9, "agree"=>9, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 27% Agree 27% Disagree 23% Strongly Disagree 14% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>23, "strongly_disagree"=>14, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 27% Strongly Agree 36% Agree 14% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>27, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 14% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 27% Agree 41% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 18% {"strongly_agree"=>27, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>18} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 27% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 32% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 14% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 23% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 32% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024
Yes 82% No 18% {"yes"=>82, "no"=>18} Figures based on 22 responses up to 07-02-2024

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