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Oulton Academy

Oulton Academy, Leeds
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Oulton Academy

Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Leeds.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,094
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.3%
Attainment 8
44.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.4%
Basics 9-5
51.9%

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
21.9%
EBacc APS
3.93
EBacc 9-5
16.2%
EBacc 9-4
19.0%
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About Oulton Academy

Oulton Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. The school has around 1,094 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Pennington Lane, Leeds, LS26 8EX | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2019 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Royds School)
  3. Sept 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Royds School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Oulton Academy

What is Oulton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oulton Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Oulton Academy's latest exam results?
Oulton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Oulton Academy located?
Oulton Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS26 8EX).
How many pupils attend Oulton Academy?
Oulton Academy has around 1,094 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Oulton Academy with other schools?
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