# Oakwood Academy — Eccles, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Darren Jones

## Contact

- **Address:** Chatsworth Road, Ellesmere Park, Eccles, Manchester, M30 9DY
- **Phone:** 0161 464 9951
- **Website:** https://www.oakwoodacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/eccles/oakwood-academy-13541

## About

Oakwood Academy is a special school for pupils aged 9-19 years who have a range of moderate and/or complex learning difficulties. We encourage pupils to respect the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Our hope is that we can help children to become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever changing society.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school!: The teaching staff at Oakwood Academy are knowledgeable, and the school's focus on British values and inclusion is impressive. I appreciate the Parent View system, which allows me to provide feedback. *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good but needs improvement: My child has settled well at Oakwood Academy, but I feel that the communication between school and parents could be better. The school's facilities are modern, and the staff are generally friendly. *(Oct 2021)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding school!: My child has excelled at Oakwood Academy. The staff are supportive, and the facilities are excellent. The 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed' ethos really resonates with my child. *(Sep 2020)*
- **5/5** — Amazing school for my child!: I was impressed with the way Oakwood Academy supported my child's transition from primary to secondary school. The curriculum is well-structured, and the extracurricular activities are fantastic. *(Jun 2019)*

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