Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Croydon, CR9 7AL · Croydon · secondary school
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18th 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 — 5.5/10 against 322 of them, against 3.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.8 · 24 | 46% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.07 · 45 | 38% | 1.73 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.6 · 22 | 15% | 0.35 |
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 Shirley Park overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.07, meaning pupils did worse than nationally similar starters. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Film and Media, Gardening, Homework Clubs, and Movies in the Main Hall. Sports include Climbing and Kayaking, while arts cover Musical and Dance. Trips visit the Science Museum, PGL/Bushcraft sites, universities, and Jamie’s Farm. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,017 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,955. 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 to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Overview
The report describes a school with "high expectations for all its pupils," fostering a culture of "aspiration and shared success" from early years through to the sixth form. Pupils are characterised as "safe and happy," with strong support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school maintains "calm, focused and purposeful" lessons and a broad curriculum that "matches and at times exceeds the ambition of the national curriculum."
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully structured, with a strong priority on reading, including secure phonics teaching and targeted support for struggling readers.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and explain ideas clearly, while pupils with SEND are well supported and treated with respect.
- The school provides a comprehensive careers programme and personal, social and health education curriculum that helps pupils become "citizens of the world."
- Staff feel "highly valued" and appreciate leaders’ commitment to their professional development and well-being.
- Positive learning habits are established early, with children who "cooperate, focus on their learning and follow instructions."
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure teaching uses "formative assessment systematically" because, at times, learning is not checked carefully enough, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- The school must strengthen efforts to improve attendance, as "overall absence is not reducing as quickly as the school intends" and some pupils are missing out on education.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.7 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 40.6 |
| 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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