Oasis Academy Byron
Coulsdon, CR5 2XE · Croydon · primary school
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15th of 77 primary schools in Croydon we can score, 87 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.5/10 against 3,598 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oasis Academy Byron overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gymnastics, Spanish and science clubs, alongside dance, netball, football, hockey, rounders, swimming, basketball and athletics. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 252. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Byron
Overview
Oasis Academy Byron is described as a "caring and inclusive school where pupils flourish," with leaders demonstrating "high aspirations for all pupils." The inspection highlights a "calm and orderly" environment where pupils behave exceptionally well and form strong relationships with staff who know them well.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exceptionally well" behaviour, demonstrating values by being "joyful, compassionate and honest."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," well sequenced to allow pupils to build knowledge with "increasing depth and complexity."
- Early years provision is effective, with a "rich and purposeful learning environment" that helps children make "significant progress."
- Leaders give "high priority to reading," with expert phonics teaching ensuring most pupils read with "accuracy and fluency" by Year 1.
- Staff workload is "manageable," and leaders prioritise staff well-being, ensuring a "clear and meaningful purpose" in their work.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of thematic aspects of the curriculum is not building effectively on prior knowledge, meaning pupils in some subjects are not developing a "secure and coherent body of knowledge." Leaders must help teachers adapt this to enable pupils to "secure subject knowledge in the long term."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" maintained through regular staff training, alertness to risks, and effective collaboration with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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