The Oaks Academy
Buchan Grove, Crewe, CW2 7NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Oaks Academy is a secondary school in Crewe for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 175 schools in Cheshire East. It ranks 5th of 8 secondary schools in Crewe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 20 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
This school has created a welcoming and supportive environment for its pupils. Pupils feel safe and know that they are cared for by staff. They enjoy coming to school. The school has high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In the past, pupils did not benefit from these high expectations of achievement. This affected their performance in public examinations. The school has put this right. Pupils now follow a broad and ambitious curriculum, which is helping them to know and remember more. Pupils behave well in classrooms and around the school. They follow the school's three golden rules: to listen, be polite and follow instructions. Pupils have strong relationships with each other. They understand the value of the school's diverse community. There is a strong pastoral system that supports pupils' well-being. Pupils attend a wide range of clubs and activities, which includes football, badminton, young interpreters club, politics club and debating. Some pupils complete their bronze or silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award. They have opportunities to develop leadership through a range of student groups. Their responsibilities include community work, cultural activities and equality and diversity.
What the school should improve
- There is variation in how well some teachers present and explain new information. Consequently, some pupils do not learn and achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to refine and embed teachers' approaches so that pupils learn well enough and reach their full potential.
- Teachers' gathering and use of assessment information are not as effective in some subjects as they are in others. Consequently, some pupils do not receive as much help as they could to improve their learning further. The school should ensure that checks on pupils' learning in all subjects enable teachers to help pupils to achieve well.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
84 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
681 pupils on roll, with places for 780
Schools near The Oaks Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic High School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 47.7 |
| Ruskin Community High School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.9 |
| Crewe Engineering and Design UTC | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 32.4 |
| Cheshire Studio School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 24.0 |
| Sir William Stanier School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 28.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Peter Kingdom
- Phone
- 01270661223
- Address
- Buchan Grove, Crewe, CW2 7NQ
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- URN
- 147654
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.