Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Blakenhale Road Garrett's Green Birmingham West Midlands B33 0XD |
| Reference Number | 139120 |
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants continues to perform well as a good school with a nurturing environment that fosters a love for learning among its pupils. The school has successfully designed a curriculum that effectively supports both the personal and academic growth of students from Nursery to Year 2, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next educational stages. The positive relationships between staff and students contribute to a harmonious school atmosphere where students feel safe and valued.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 253 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 44.66%
Girls: 55.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 38 | 70 |
| 2 | 31 | 45 | 76 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.4% |
| African | 9.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 13 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and a caring ethos
- Well-structured learning programs from Nursery through Year 2
- Effective personal and social development activities
- Good behaviour and relationships among pupils and staff
- Clear strategies in place for early reading and staff development
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Deterioration in handwriting standards post COVID-19
- Inconsistent implementation of the writing element of the English curriculum
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Homestead Road, Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0XG |
0.06 miles |
|
Gossey Lane Academy
Gossey Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DS |
0.36 miles |
|
Garretts Green Nursery School
117 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B26 2JL |
0.63 miles |
|
Lift Lea Forest
Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RD |
0.64 miles |
|
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
East Meadway, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0AU |
0.69 miles |
|
The Shirestone Academy
Shirestone Road, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DH |
0.71 miles |
|
The Oval School
Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8JG |
0.71 miles |
|
Elms Farm Community Primary School
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0PJ |
0.81 miles |
|
Leycroft Academy
Gressel Lane, Birmingham, B33 9UE |
0.84 miles |
|
Stanville Primary School
Stanville Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3YN |
0.87 miles |
|
Lyndon Green Infant School
Wychwood Cresent, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1LZ |
1.07 miles |
|
Audley Primary School
Audley Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9HY |
1.08 miles |
|
Lyndon Green Junior School
Wensley Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1LU |
1.1 miles |
|
Brays School
Brays Road, Sheldon, Brays School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1NS |
1.15 miles |
|
Mapledene Primary School
Mapledene Road, Mapledene Road, Birmingham, Uk, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3XE |
1.22 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Horse Shoes Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3HU |
1.23 miles |
|
Bordesley Green East Nursery School
358 Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B33 8QB |
1.31 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Lyttelton Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8BL |
1.35 miles |
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Stechford Primary School
Albert Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8SJ |
1.35 miles |
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Yardley Primary School
Harvey Road, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1TD |
1.36 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hallmoor School
50 Scholars Gate, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DL |
0.46 miles |
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King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ |
0.48 miles |
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Cockshut Hill School
Cockshut Hill, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2HX |
0.49 miles |
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Kitts Green Academy
Hallmoor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9QY |
0.54 miles |
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Centre for Accelerated Learning
Sheldon Hall Avenue, Birmingham, B33 0HA |
0.81 miles |
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Tile Cross Academy
Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9UF |
0.82 miles |
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Grace Academy Solihull
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5JS |
1.07 miles |
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SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
170 Packington Avenue, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 7RD |
1.41 miles |
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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5GA |
1.44 miles |
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Riverside Education
2 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9BF |
1.59 miles |
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Blackwater Academy
14 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9BF |
1.61 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Cooks Lane, Solihull, Birmingham, B37 6NU |
1.63 miles |
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD |
1.78 miles |
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Lyndon School
Daylesford Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8EJ |
1.83 miles |
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Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AS |
1.92 miles |
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Waverley School
Yardley Green Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5QA |
2 miles |
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Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, Birmingham
256 Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9HH |
2.05 miles |
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Kimichi School
Eastbourne House, 111 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6LL |
2.13 miles |
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Saltley Academy
Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5RX |
2.2 miles |
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Waverley Studio College
470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SX |
2.2 miles |