# Orion Academy — Oxford, United Kingdom

> School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews.
> HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/orion-academy-21231

## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 108
- **Founded:** 2020
- **Principal:** Hannah Shuker and Jessie Shakespeare

## Contact

- **Address:** Knights Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford OX4 6DQ
- **Phone:** 01865 771703
- **Website:** https://www.orionacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/orion-academy-21231

## About

We are dedicated to providing the structure and security within which all our students can flourish, build self-esteem and prepare for their future lives beyond school.

## Official rankings

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

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Support for SEMH Needs: We've been blown away by the loving and structured environment at Orion Academy. Our child has SEMH needs and the staff have been incredibly supportive in helping them build confidence and self-esteem. The facilities are modern and well-equipped, and we've noticed a real effort to get to know each child as an individual. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Real Family Ethos: We've been really impressed by the sense of community at Orion Academy. The staff are warm and welcoming, and the way they involve parents in their child's progress is fantastic. The focus on personal development and SEMH needs has also been really beneficial for our child. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Preparation for Adulthood: We were impressed by the way Orion Academy prepares students for the transition to adulthood. Our child was in a nurture group and the staff did a fantastic job of helping them develop the skills and confidence they needed. The facilities are great, and the location is convenient for us. *(Mar 2022)*
- **3/5** — Mixed Experience So Far: We've had a bit of a mixed experience with Orion Academy so far. The staff seem really enthusiastic and the facilities are modern, but we've found the communication with parents to be a bit hit and miss. Our child is still adjusting to the new environment, but we're hoping it will settle down soon. *(Feb 2022)*

## Other schools in Oxford
- [Tyndale Community School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/tyndale-community-school-14863) — 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
- [Orchard Meadow Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/orchard-meadow-primary-school-20243) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [Wychwood School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/wychwood-school-9413) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/st-andrews-church-of-england-primary-school-oxford-9356) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [St Clare's, Oxford](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/st-clares-oxford-11108) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
- [Wood Farm Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/wood-farm-primary-school-9324) — 4.7/5 (4 reviews)

---
Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents.
Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/orion-academy-21231 when citing this data.