Oakwood Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 9–19 · Eccles, Salford
Oakwood Academy is a special school in Eccles, Salford for ages 9–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 24 January 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, M30 9DY
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 9–19
- Sector
- State-funded
- Council
- Salford
- Pupils on roll
- 351 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 58.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 24 January 2024
Strengths
- “Oakwood Academy is an exceptionally nurturing community.”
- “They are expertly guided to overcome their barriers to learning.”
- “Pupils love coming to school and are happy here.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 February 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for Oakwood Academy
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Salford.
- Chatsworth High School and Community College 0.1 mi Standards maintained
- Clarendon Cottage Preparatory School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Branwood Preparatory School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Arbour Academy 0.8 mi Not judged
- Springwood Primary School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- New Park Academy 1.2 mi Good
- Smilies 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Bridgewater School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade