Oxford Spires Academy

About Oxford Spires Academy

Oxford Spires Academy is an academy sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,306 pupils on roll. It is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 25.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 37.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,306 / 1,050 (124%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 November 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2AU

Phone

01865428200

Principal

Louise Cowley

Website

http://www.oxfordspiresacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oxford Spires Academy?

Oxford Spires Academy is an academy sponsor led in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Oxford Spires Academy have?

Oxford Spires Academy has 1,306 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oxford Spires Academy's Ofsted rating?

Oxford Spires Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2023).

How does Oxford Spires Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Oxford Spires Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.

Is Oxford Spires Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oxford Spires Academy is part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Oxford Spires Academy?

Oxford Spires Academy is located at Glanville Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 2AU.