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Oulton Academy

Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

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

Academic picture

44.9school · 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

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%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

44.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.046.4
2023/2446.946.4
2024/2544.946.0

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
2022/23+0.520.00
2023/24+0.430.00
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% 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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Outwood Grange Academy
4.76 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy
4.89 km away · Free schools
Good
Meadowcroft School
4.91 km away · Other independent special school

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

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