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Missed our Open Evening?
If you were unable to visit Oakwood Academy during our Open Evening, we have three additional opportunities for you to come and visit our Academy.
Bookings are essential, so please book your visit in advance.
We look forward to welcoming you to Oakwood Academy!
Today we shared an update to all staff and students on the buildings work via a live virtual assembly delivered by the building contractors overseeing the work.
We discussed what will be happening, why, when and important safety information whilst the work is taking place.
Work on the site will commence from 4th October with the initial work being focussed on the main block at the front of school.
The temporary classrooms will also be appearing on site during October ready for when they will be used from January 2027 when the build work moves to the main teaching blocks.
Building Maintenance UPDATE
11/09/26
You may have noticed the changing appearance at the front of the site where contractors have been laying foundations. In October we will have three blocks of temporary classrooms built which will host lessons why building repairs are taking place.
The plan for the repairs are as follows (estimated dates)
October - repairs to the main Core Block of the school
January - repairs to A Block - English lessons will be relocated to the temporary classrooms
May - repairs to B Block - Humanities and Languages lessons will be relocated to the temporary classrooms
August - repairs to C Block/ Sports hall - Maths lessons will be relocated to the temporary classrooms
All repairs are expected to be completed by January 2027.
The temporary classrooms are being used to ensure there is no impact on Teaching and Learning whilst the repairs to the exterior of the building are taking place and that the site remains safe for all students and staff.
All students will have an assembly over the next couple of weeks to talk about the work that is taking place.
The Oakwood Academy Open Evening will take place on Thursday 24th September 2026, from 6.00pm–8.00pm. We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their families.
Y10 support programme - parents of Y10 students please read the attached letter outlining how we will be supporting your child through their first year of GCSE courses this year. It includes dates for your diary and links to revision resources.
"Please click on the link to read a letter about Y10 GCSE support this year"
The Oakwood Academy – 2026 GCSE Results
The Oakwood Academy, part of Redhill Academy Trust, celebrated recent exam results this week achieving their outcomes ever. Over 65% of students achieved the important benchmark of obtaining at least a grade 4 in English and maths with 45% of students also achieving at least a grade 5 in both vital subjects.
Headteacher Mr Andrew Gilbert said: "This group of students were hard working and committed to their achievement. They worked well together and with staff, leading to outstanding individual performances and we are delighted that so many students have excellent results, reflecting their ability, effort and commitment.”
"They have been well prepared for their exams by our meticulous support initiatives and committed, skilled staff to whom I am grateful for their conscientious hard work in teaching, supporting and nurturing students throughout their time at the school."
The highest achieving student was Oliwia Pozniak who achieved three grade 9s in maths, history and Polish, and five grade 8s. Oliwia said 'I want to send a huge thank you to all to of my teachers, especially the staff who supported me in achieving my ten GCSEs. I also want to offer some advice to all future GCSE student and tell them to stress after the exams, not before!'. Oliwia is going on to study A Levels in maths, further maths, computer science and DT at Bilborough College.
Jakub Maryniec was the highest achieving male student, achieving one grade 9 in Polish and six grade 8s including English, Maths and Science. Jakub said' Shoot for the stars so if you fall you land on a cloud. I want to say a huge thank you to all my teachers and friends.' Jakub is going on to study A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths at High Pavements.
Special mention to student Lillie Mae Hall who collected some excellent results in all seven of her GCSEs demonstrating extreme resilience at her time at Oakwood after being diagnosed with a brain tumour in December 2023. Lillie said 'Thank you to all of my teachers for the support throughout this difficult time'. Lillie is progressing to complete a Medical Administration Apprenticeship at Care Fertility.
A huge well done to other Oakwood Academy students who achieved Grade 9s or D*, the highest grades possible placing them in the top 3% of the country within that given subject. This year students achieved a collective 23 top grades across a range of subjects including English, maths, physics, history, PRE, hospitality, PE, health and social care and Polish.
The Oakwood Academy is part of the Redhill Academy Trust. Students have benefitted throughout their time at Oakwood via the support offered to them by the trust, including events to broaden their horizons, raise aspirations and support their progression to higher education.
Thank you
Andy Gilbert
GCSE results day is on Thursday 20 August - Students to arrive at school reception between 9-11am to collect their results. Please note that if students are unable to collect results in person, they will need to authorise in writing for someone else to collect them on their behalf.
GCSE certificates -students will be available to collect their official certificates from school reception from Monday 30 November – Friday 18 December, during school hours. Students need to either come and collect from school in person or authorise in writing for someone else to collect on their behalf.
Join us for an awareness-raising session designed to enhance the understanding of parents, carers, and families about autism and the support autistic children may need.
This session will provide information on:
We welcome parents, carers, family members, and anyone interested in learning more about supporting autistic children.
Click the link below to scan the QR code and view the poster in more detail for additional information and registration details.
Together, we can build greater understanding and create more inclusive support for autistic children.
The Y12 and Y13 students visited St George’s Park for an exciting and memorable experience. Throughout the day, they explored the facilities, took part in activities, and gained valuable insights while working together as a team. The visit was both enjoyable and inspiring, giving students the opportunity to learn, develop new skills, and create lasting memories.
A fantastic day at Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre for the Oakwood Academy Rowing Club!
Our students enjoyed an amazing experience on the water, developing their rowing skills, teamwork, and confidence. A great opportunity for everyone involved — well done to all who took part!
On Wednesday 22nd April, we took 40 students from year 7-10 to Nottingham University to take part in the Redhill Trust Handball Games. All of our teams performed exceptionally well throughout the day, demonstrating great teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. The students were a credit to the academy and represented us brilliantly both on and off the court. It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved, and we are extremely proud of their efforts.
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'Well done to all of our students that attended the National Rowing Competition in London on Friday 20th March. They all represented not just the Academy but the whole Redhill Trust and were lucky enough to come away with 2 medals - well done Harry (Y7) and Isla (Y9).'