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Orion Academy

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Orion Academy

Knights Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 6DQ

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Boys
Pupils
74
Ages
10-18
FSM
70.8%
Attainment 8
4.3
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
4.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.24
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Orion Academy

Orion Academy is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.3. The school has around 74 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Knights Road, Oxford, OX4 6DQ | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Northfield School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Orion Academy

What is Orion Academy's Ofsted rating?
Orion Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Orion Academy's latest exam results?
Orion Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 4.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Orion Academy located?
Orion Academy is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX4 6DQ).
How many pupils attend Orion Academy?
Orion Academy has around 74 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Orion Academy with other schools?
View Orion 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 Oxfordshire.