Oasis Academy Short Heath
Birmingham, B23 5JP · Birmingham · primary school
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53rd of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.2/10 against 793 of them, against 7.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
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 Short Heath overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Breakfast Club, Academy MPs, Wellbeing champions, Physical Health champions, 9 Habits champions, Mini SLTs, HiCS, and Head and Deputy Boys and Girls. Sports include swimming, dodgeball, badminton, and Wake Up Shake Up, alongside arts activities like Getting arty and trips to international sporting events.
Getting in
The published school roll is 427 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Short Heath
Overview
Oasis Academy Short Heath continues to be a good school, offering a "compassionate and friendly environment" where pupils feel safe and supported. The inspection highlights strong relationships, high aspirations, and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) as central to the school’s success.
Strengths
- Pupils display "very positive attitudes to their learning" and work together well, benefiting from a culture that encourages them to develop "The Oasis 9 Habits".
- Teachers deliver the phonics programme with consistency, helping children make a "good start in learning to read" and catch up quickly if they struggle.
- The school has improved adaptations for pupils with SEND, with teachers receiving detailed information to provide effective support during lessons.
- Staff manage behaviour "fairly and consistently", creating "respectful and purposeful spaces" where learning can thrive.
- Leaders are "reflective and clear in their drive for improvement", ensuring staff workload and well-being are considered.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils can "know and remember the key knowledge they are taught in the foundation subjects", as recent curriculum changes mean pupils cannot yet consistently recall what they have learned over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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
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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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