Ofsted Inspection History & Reports
Ofsted is the government department responsible for inspecting and regulating educational institutions in England. Their reports provide a vital, independent assessment of a school's performance, safety, and overall quality of education. Understanding Oak Academy's inspection history is crucial for prospective parents.
Latest Inspection Outcome
The most recent graded inspection for Oak Academy took place on 19/11/2024.
Overall Effectiveness: Not judged
Note: Inspected on/after 2 Sept 2024, when Ofsted stopped awarding a single overall-effectiveness grade — only category judgements are given. The last overall grade shown is from the PREVIOUS graded inspection and predates this one.
Because this inspection occurred after 2 September 2024, Ofsted did not issue a single-word overall effectiveness grade (such as 'Outstanding', 'Good', 'Requires Improvement', or 'Inadequate'). Instead, parents are encouraged to look closely at the specific sub-judgements to understand where the school excels and where it needs development.
Category Judgements Explained
During the 19/11/2024 inspection, inspectors evaluated four key areas:
- Quality of Education: Evaluated as Requires improvement. This focuses on the curriculum, how well it is taught, and the outcomes students achieve.
- Behaviour and Attitudes: Evaluated as Good. This assesses whether students are engaged, respectful, and whether the school environment is calm and orderly.
- Personal Development: Evaluated as Good. This looks at how the school supports students' wider development, including their moral, social, and cultural education.
- Leadership and Management: Evaluated as Requires improvement. This measures the effectiveness of leaders and governors in improving the school and supporting staff.
The school's Sixth Form provision (if applicable) was rated as Not judged. Crucially, inspectors also confirm whether effective safeguarding arrangements are in place to keep children safe. In this inspection, safeguarding was judged to be Yes.
Previous Inspection Context
To understand the school's trajectory, it is helpful to look at its previous grading before the system changed. During the previous graded inspection on 17/05/2022, the school received an Overall Effectiveness grade of Requires improvement.
Read the Full Report
While this summary provides the key judgements, reading the full report gives much greater insight into the specific reasons behind these grades and what it feels like to attend the school. You can find the full, official reports by searching for the school's URN (139037) or name on the official Ofsted reports website.