Open Other Secondary Mixed

Oxclose Community Academy

Dilston Close, Washington, NE38 0LN
Part of: DISCOVER LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,078 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
37.40% FSM %
568 Boys
510 Girls
About Oxclose Community Academy

Oxclose Community Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Washington and the surrounding area in Sunderland with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North East region.

It has 1,078 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Amanda Parkes.

Information on Oxclose Community Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Washington and Gateshead South
Ward Washington South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-11-2012
UKPRN 10039303
URN 138923
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Councillor Linda Williams Chair of Local Governing Body 03/07/2022 02/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carole Bell Local Governor 03/07/2022 02/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Calder Local Governor 20/07/2022 19/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Chapman Local Governor 14/06/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Foister Local Governor 14/06/2022 13/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Lesley Harbottle Local Governor 26/11/2024 26/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amanda Parkes Local Governor 15/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Hollie Pinder Local Governor 13/12/2021 13/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Quinn Local Governor 03/07/2022 02/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Tishler Local Governor 06/01/2025 05/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ken Tonge Local Governor 15/02/2022 14/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ken Tonge Local Governor 15/02/2026 14/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxclose Community Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Washington, Sunderland.
Oxclose Community Academy has 1,078 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Oxclose Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Oxclose Community Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Oxclose Community Academy is Mrs Amanda Parkes.
Oxclose Community Academy is at Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, NE38 0LN, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Oxclose Community Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Oxclose Community Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Amanda Parkes
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, NE38 0LN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 138923
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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