Is Orion Academy a boys school?

Yes — Orion Academy is a boys school.

How many pupils does Orion Academy have?

Orion Academy has 74 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Orion Academy's Ofsted rating?

Orion Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Orion Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Orion Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.6 in 2025/26.

Is Orion Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Orion Academy is part of THE GALLERY TRUST.

Where is Orion Academy?

Orion Academy is located at Knights Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ.

Orion Academy

Knights Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 4 June 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

2.6

Attainment 8

10–18

Ages

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Orion Academy

Orion Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 10–18. It has 74 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of THE GALLERY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.6 (2025/26). 64.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 10–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 74 / 94 (79%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

64.9%

Free school meals

2.7%

EAL

98.7%

SEN support

1.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

67%

Sustained destination

50%

Stayed in education

17%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

31.1%

Overall absence

61.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.45

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.2 vs 2023/24

7.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

12.59

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£52,128

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,306 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.57

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£38,662

Spend per pupil

£41,297

Income per pupil

34%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Knights Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ
Phone: 01865771703
Head Teacher: Hannah Shuker Jessie Shakespeare
Website: www.orionacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE GALLERY TRUST →

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Teacher

Primary Teacher

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Teacher of English

PermanentFull time£32,916 - £51,048 (FTE) · · TMS/UPS plus SEN allowance

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Orion Academy?: Orion Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 10–18.
Is Orion Academy a boys school?: Yes — Orion Academy is a boys school.
How many pupils does Orion Academy have?: Orion Academy has 74 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Orion Academy's Ofsted rating?: Orion Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).
How does Orion Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Orion Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.6 in 2025/26.
Is Orion Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Orion Academy is part of THE GALLERY TRUST.
Where is Orion Academy?: Orion Academy is located at Knights Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ.