# Oulton Academy — Leeds, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr. J Higgins

## Contact

- **Address:** Oulton Academy, Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX
- **Phone:** 0113 205 9559
- **Website:** https://www.oultonacademy.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leeds/oulton-academy-21865

## About

Oulton Academy is a vibrant community school nestled in the heart of South Leeds, West Yorkshire. We believe in nurturing every student to reach their full potential, irrespective of their background or ability. Our overarching mission is to empower our students to emerge as happy, well-qualified, and self-assured young adults, ready to be a positive member of our community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional School with Excellent Values: We've been at Oulton Academy for 3 years now and the experience has been truly amazing. The facilities are fantastic, the teachers are passionate and supportive, and the values of Respect, Leadership, Motivation, Resilience, Reflection, and Self-Confidence are truly embedded in the school culture. I'm so grateful to have our children at Oulton Academy. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Impressive Progress and Outcomes: We've been impressed with the progress our child has made at Oulton Academy, particularly in their GCSE subjects. The teachers are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the school's focus on British Values is excellent. We're confident that our child will achieve their full potential at Oulton. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — Great School with Excellent Support: We had a great experience at Oulton Academy as a family, particularly with the support for students with SEND needs. The Duke of Edinburgh Award and enrichment programs are also excellent ways for students to develop new skills and interests. We're so proud of what our daughter achieved during her time at the school. *(Sep 2021)*
- **4/5** — Good Experience but Room for Improvement: We've had a decent experience at Oulton Academy so far, although we've had some issues with communication from the school. The facilities are good and the teachers seem committed, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and involve them in their child's education. Overall, we're hoping for improvement in these areas. *(Apr 2021)*

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