Oxford Spires Academy
School Name: Oxford Spires Academy Address: Glanville Road Town/City: Oxford Postcode: OX4 2AU Telephone Number: 01865 428200 Website: http://www.oxfordspiresacademy.org/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2011 Trust: Anthem Schools Trust Sponsor: Anthem Schools Trust
Principal: Mrs Louise Cowley
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1351 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 129% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.8%
URN: 136261
DfE Number: 931/6907
UKPRN: 10032598
UPRN: 10024243153
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Oxford (E07000178)
Constituency: Oxford East (E14001419)
Electoral Ward: Temple Cowley (E05013117)
Easting & Northing: 453950E, 205201N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 36.81" N 1° 13' 11.57" W
Plus Code: 9C3WPQVJ+C2
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr AMER Akbar - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
- Ruthann Clay - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 May 2028.
- Pamela Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2030.
- Ms Eliza Hilton - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2030.
- Siuli Kadir - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 May 2028.
- Mrs Ajantha Antoinette K Thirimanne Hettige - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 February 2025.
- Mr Fridolin Andreas Wild - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2027.