Oxclose Community Academy
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Attainment 8 of 41.8 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.37
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.56, -0.19]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 213 | 41.8 | — | 53.5% | 38.0% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 238 | 40.9 | -0.37 | 49.6% | 35.7% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 228 | 45.9 | -0.02 | 60.0% | 29.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 217 | 45.7 | -0.50 | 58.0% | 20.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sunderland for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138923 |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Amanda Parkes |
| Trust | THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NE38 0LN |
| Latest pupils | 213 |
| FSM eligible | 37.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN
https://www.oxclosecommunity.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/View local authority page1914195120| DfE number | 4063 |
| UKPRN | 10039303 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Dec 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |