Oasis Academy Coulsdon
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Homefield Road Old Coulsdon Croydon Surrey CR5 1ES |
| Phone | 01737551161 |
| Reference Number | 135654 |
Oasis Academy Coulsdon continues to maintain its status as a good school, fostering a supportive and family-like environment for its pupils. High expectations are set for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and there is a strong commitment to addressing barriers faced by vulnerable learners. The school has developed a broad and ambitious curriculum that builds on students' prior knowledge, especially excelling in subjects like science and English. However, challenges remain in improving attendance, which has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, impacting some students' educational experiences.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 934 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.61%
Girls: 51.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 98 | 187 |
| 8 | 87 | 100 | 187 |
| 9 | 93 | 92 | 185 |
| 10 | 89 | 101 | 190 |
| 11 | 96 | 89 | 185 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 55.7% |
| African | 7.2% |
| Caribbean | 5.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong focus on developing reading skills through structured phonics programmes.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a supportive school environment.
- The curriculum is ambitious and designed to build on pupils' prior knowledge effectively.
- Pupils with SEND achieve well due to tailored support in and out of the classroom.
- Opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities enhance pupil engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching sometimes lacks the depth needed to enhance pupils' understanding.
- Pupil attendance is not improving as quickly as desired, leading to high levels of absence for some students.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 158 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 105 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 178 | 42 |
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