Oakwood Academy

About Oakwood Academy

Oakwood Academy is an academy special converter in Eccles, Salford, England, for pupils aged 9–19. It has 333 pupils on roll. It is part of KINGS ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.6 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 58.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Salford →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 9–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

333 / 284 (117%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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.

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

Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 9DY

Phone

01614649951

Executive Principal

Lisa Southwood

Website

www.oakwoodacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oakwood Academy?

Oakwood Academy is an academy special converter in Eccles, Salford, England, for pupils aged 9–19.

How many pupils does Oakwood Academy have?

Oakwood Academy has 333 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Oakwood Academy perform at GCSE?

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

How does Oakwood Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Oakwood Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Oakwood Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oakwood Academy is part of KINGS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Oakwood Academy?

Oakwood Academy is located at Chatsworth Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 9DY.