A Community Academy

We aim to become a true hub of the local community, sharing our inspiring new facilities with the families and community that we serve, offering a broad range of activities and events, outside of school hours.  Inviting community groups, activities, adult learning and events into the Academy is part of our commitment to sharing our ambitions and our facilities to raise opportunities and standards for everyone.  

As an extended school, and as part of the general regeneration programme for Oxfordshire, with our outstanding new facilities, we are keen to provide a range of activities and services to everyone in the local community, meeting their specific needs and opening up the pathway for enriched learning and fun experiences.

During term time, the Academy students and staff have exclusive use of the Academy facilities between 8.00am and 5.00pm. After 5.00pm, and at weekends, all of our new facilities are available for hire – whether on a casual basis or as a block booking.

We have many partnerships in place that go a long way to enhancing the learning experience for all our students and the community. These partnerships strengthen the breadth of the curriculum by bringing in outside expertise, offering work experience and opportunities for development and learning outside the classroom or Academy setting.

Our partnerships include:

• Sport - Oxford United Football Club
• Music - Hiring suites for rehearsals to Cowley Orchestra and Oxford Welsh Male Voice Choir
• Clubs – 4 badminton clubs, 22 football teams, 3 cricket teams, 2 dance clubs

Current Community Programme

We currently offer the following activities, clubs and learning opportunities as part of our community extended programme:

• Holiday Programmes (OAYP/Active Communities)
• October Half-Term (3 Days)
• Christmas (3 days - Football)
• Easter (1 x week)
• Summer (4 x weeks)
• Primary Football 5-11 yrs (In partnership with Oxford United FC)
• Primary Health Project (In partnership with Primary Care Trust and Youth Sport Trust)

If you are interested in any of the above sports/activities/projects or would like to setup a new activity at The Oxford Academy and would like further information - please contact Gareth Jennings, Sports & Community Development; gareth.jennings@theoxfordacademy.org.uk