Oasis Academy Benson is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oasis Academy Benson currently has around 311 pupils on roll, which is about 74% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 59.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 28.3%. african pupils make up about 13.5% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Benson Road, Birmingham, B18 5TD |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01215544913 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Rachel Medley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150692 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 311 |
| Number of Boys: | 162 |
| Number of Girls: | 149 |
| Pakistani | 28.30% | 88 |
| African | 13.50% | 42 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.30% | 35 |
| Caribbean | 11.30% | 35 |
| Indian | 8.70% | 27 |
| Other Black | 5.80% | 18 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 17 |
| Bangladeshi | 5.10% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 8 |
| White British | 2.30% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 2.30% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Sands Nursery School Pottery Road , Off Brasshouse Lane B66 2HY | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Community School Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Benson Benson Road , Hockley B18 5TD | 1out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Junior and Infant School Piers Road , Handsworth B21 0UX | - not rated | 552 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School Birmingham 3-11 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 620 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 797 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth School Rose Hill Road , B21 9AR | - not rated | 797 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Windsor Olympus Academy Perrott Street , Winson Green B18 4LX | - not rated | 813 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Grammar School Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | - not rated | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys Grove Lane , Handsworth B21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 46-48 Stour Street , B18 7AJ | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | More About School | |
| Birmingham College of Food Tourism and Creative Studies Summer Row , B3 1JB | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's RC Sixth Form College Hagley Road , B16 8UF | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenspring Training 176 Camp Lane , Raleigh Industrial Estate B21 8JA | - not rated | 116 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam Primary School 1-7 Soho Road , Handsworth B21 9SN | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Future First Independent School Hockley Port. All Saints Street , Hockley B18 7RL | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lambs Christian School 113 Soho Hill , B19 1AY | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| City Hospital Teaching Unit Ward 10 , City Hospital (NHS Trust) B18 7QH | - not rated | 990 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.