Oasis Academy Surrey Square
London, SE17 2JY · Southwark · primary school
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25th of 62 primary schools in Southwark we can score, 66 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 — 7.8/10 against 703 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 41% | 2.87 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 34% | 3.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
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 Surrey Square overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gardening clubs and the SSQ bike club. The school provides a breakfast club and a 6pm after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the 6pm after-school club integrate with the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Surrey Square
Overview
Surrey Square Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an education where pupils are polite, welcoming, and proud of their strong community. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they achieve well through a carefully planned curriculum. The school places pupils’ well-being and mental health at the centre of its approach, fostering resilience and enthusiasm for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with disruption in lessons being “extremely rare” and all pupils following instructions immediately.
- The curriculum is “carefully” planned, with staff pinpointing exactly what pupils should learn; subjects like history are adapted to be relevant to pupils’ backgrounds, such as learning about the kingdom of Benin.
- Reading is a clear priority, with consistent use of the chosen programme and timely interventions ensuring pupils who fall behind “catch up quickly.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils encouraged to be “ambassadors of their community” and actively helping to make positive change, such as leading environmental campaigns.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders taking “exceptional care” of their workload and ensuring staff feel supported.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear identification processes, timely referrals, and leaders who are “not afraid to escalate cases” while providing extensive support for families facing contextual issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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