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Oxclose Community Academy

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Oxclose Community Academy

Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, NE38 0LN

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Pupils
1,078
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.4%
Attainment 8
41.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.0%
Basics 9-5
30.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.0%
EBacc APS
3.51
EBacc 9-5
14.1%
EBacc 9-4
23.5%
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About Oxclose Community Academy

Oxclose Community Academy is a secondary school in Washington, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dilston Close, Washington, NE38 0LN | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Oxclose Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Dec 2010 — Good (predecessor: Oxclose Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Oxclose Community Academy

What is Oxclose Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oxclose Community Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Oxclose Community Academy's latest exam results?
Oxclose Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Oxclose Community Academy located?
Oxclose Community Academy is a secondary school in Washington, Sunderland (NE38 0LN).
How many pupils attend Oxclose Community Academy?
Oxclose Community Academy has around 1,078 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oxclose Community Academy with other schools?
View Oxclose Community Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sunderland.