The Oakwood Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Oakwood Academy
Address: Bewcastle Road, Warren Hill
Town/City: Nottingham
County: Nottinghamshire
Postcode: NG5 9PJ
Telephone Number: 0115 953 9323
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Redhill Academy Trust
Sponsor: Redhill Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Andrew Gilbert
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 737 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42%

Location and administration

URN: 141363
DfE Number: 892/4006
UKPRN: 10047489
UPRN: 100032126343
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Gedling (E07000173)
Constituency: Gedling (E14001245)
Electoral Ward: Bestwood St Albans (E05009689)

Easting & Northing: 456478E, 346760N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 0' 56.91" N 1° 9' 34.03" W
Plus Code: 9C5W2R8R+86

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Eric Adjaidoo - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Baker - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Buchanan - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mr Timothy Croft - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mr Adam Douglas - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Duke - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Gilbert - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Deborah Haynes - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mr Keith Hirst - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mr Stephen Hopkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Michelle Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Zimsek - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 3 March 2029.