Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Croydon, CR5 1ES · Croydon · secondary school
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9th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 878 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.6 · 72 | 30% | 2.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.5 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
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 Coulsdon overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2024. In 2024/25, 51.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama, Science & Environment, Craft, and Rotary Clubs, or the Academy choir. Sports include football, basketball, netball, cross country, rugby, and fitness sessions. Arts activities feature music lessons, Oasis Got Talent, and an Arts Showcase. Trips include a football tour to Spain, a day trip to Boulogne, a residential trip, West End Productions, and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Getting in
The published school roll is 927 pupils against a stated capacity of 934. 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.
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How does the curriculum support pupils to improve their Progress
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Coulsdon
Overview
Oasis Academy Coulsdon continues to be a good school, described by many as being like a ‘family’ where staff have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The report highlights a carefully considered curriculum that builds sequentially, fostering a ‘rich mental framework’ for pupils, alongside positive working relationships and a calm, orderly environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’, enabling older pupils to understand complex concepts, such as using Freudian psychoanalysis in English.
- Reading is a key priority, with younger pupils supported through a ‘structured phonics programme’ to read ‘fluently and with confidence’.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well, supported by leaders who identify and meet their needs in lessons and the ‘O Zone’ resource provision.
- The school provides a ‘high-quality curriculum’ in personal, social, health and economic education, including age-appropriate lessons on healthy relationships and consent.
- Staff value leaders’ support for their workload and well-being, contributing to a positive culture where ‘pupils are happy and safe’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check and embed pupils’ deeper understanding, as current practices sometimes limit the development of subject-specific knowledge and skills.
- The school must fully embed its attendance strategy to reduce the number of pupils who are ‘severely absent from school’, ensuring they attend more regularly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 50.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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