Oasis Academy Arena is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Oasis Academy Arena currently has around 369 pupils on roll, which is about 41% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 62.1% boys and 37.9% girls. Around 52.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.2%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 8 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 21.1%. white british pupils make up about 17.1% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 13.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Albert Road, London, SE25 4QL
Website: www.oasisacademyarena.org
Telephone: 02082406700
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Croydon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jeanette Bell
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140209

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 900
Number of Pupils: 369
Number of Boys: 229
Number of Girls: 140

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African21.10%78
White British17.10%63
Other (any other ethnic group)13.30%49
Other White11.40%42
Caribbean9.20%34
White and Black Caribbean6.50%24
Other Asian5.40%20
Other Black5.10%19
Other Mixed3.00%11
Indian2.20%8
Pakistani1.60%6
White and Asian1.40%5
White and Black African1.10%4
Bangladeshi0.80%3
Chinese0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.54)
Of the 125 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 92 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.54
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
-0.07
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
65%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
41%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
28%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
36%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
34.6
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
40.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.4
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crosfield Nursery School
Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD
3out of 4 692 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL
3out of 4 2,146 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY
4out of 4 2,412 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS
3out of 4 2,522 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ryelands Primary School
Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Ryelands
Oakley Road , South Norwood SE25 4XG
3out of 4 184 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Tollgate Primary School
Malling Close , Stockbury Road CR0 7YD
- not rated 536 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary
Long Lane , CR0 7AR
- not rated 689 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Ashburton Junior School
Long Lane , CR0 7AR
- not rated 689 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL
2out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Ashburton Community School
Shirley Road , CR9 7AL
- not rated 1,223 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road , CR9 7AL
- not rated 1,248 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE
3out of 4 1,350 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stanley Technical High School for Boys
Davidson Road , CR0 6DD
- not rated 1,622 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ
- not rated 1,380 yd Free schools 16 to 19 Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elmhurst Preparatory School
20 Langley Road , Elmers End BR3 4AD
- not rated 1,289 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bridge To School
Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX
- not rated 1,365 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Aspire Academy
11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ
4out of 4 1,380 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Beckmead College
Tennison Road , SE25 5RR
3out of 4 1,474 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Chaffinch Brook School
32 Morland Road , CR0 6NA
3out of 4 1,931 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.