Oasis Academy Oldham
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hollins Road Oldham Greater Manchester OL8 4JZ |
| Phone | 01616249630 |
| Reference Number | 136027 |
Oasis Academy Oldham has made significant improvements since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas evaluated. The school has raised expectations and ambitions for its diverse student population, and pupils are showing strong engagement in their studies. They benefit from a broad and enriched curriculum that emphasizes cultural awareness and personal development, fostering a positive school community where pupils feel safe and supported. The leadership structure has been stable, with effective measures in place for safeguarding and promoting wellbeing among students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1411 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.82%
Girls: 49.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 54.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 135 | 137 | 272 |
| 8 | 144 | 137 | 281 |
| 9 | 160 | 122 | 282 |
| 10 | 139 | 142 | 281 |
| 11 | 139 | 156 | 295 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 29.2% |
| Pakistani | 23.8% |
| African | 9.8% |
| Asian, Other | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well and are proud of their school.
- The school has raised its expectations and ambitions for all pupils.
- Staff implement a well-designed and ambitious curriculum effectively.
- There is a strong culture of reading supported by tailored interventions.
- Pupils have opportunities for leadership and do contribute meaningfully to the school.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, assessment strategies are not consistently effective in identifying gaps in knowledge.
- Frequent changes to the curriculum in some subjects hinder building secure knowledge over time.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.3% |
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 | 88 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 58 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Heron Street, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4JD |
0.21 miles |
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St Margaret's CofE Junior Infant and Nursery School
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0.39 miles |
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Oasis Academy Limeside
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0.39 miles |
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0.55 miles |
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