Special schoolData as of May 2026

Orion Academy

Knights Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 6DQ

A Requires improvement-rated special school in Oxford.

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Boys

Pupils

Ages

10-18

FSM

70.8%

Attainment 8

4.3

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2024

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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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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?

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