Oulton Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,010 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Finances:Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress:Below average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation:Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment:Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment:Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Attendance:Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Destinations:Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low.
Sixth form:Poor. Attainment is poor. Progress is poor.
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.