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Orion Academy

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Orion Academy

Knights Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford, OX4 6DQ

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 10–18 · Boys

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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4.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

4.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/243.446.4
2024/254.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-2.620.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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The Oxford Academy
0.73 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Oxfordshire Hospital School
0.83 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Mabel Prichard School
0.87 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Kings Education (Oxford)
2.09 km away · Other independent school
The Iffley Academy
2.45 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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