Oasis Academy Byron, based in Coulsdon, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 Byron currently has around 227 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.9% boys and 40.1% girls. Around 16.7% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.4%. indian pupils make up about 14.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St David's, Coulsdon, CR5 2XE |
| Website: | www.oasisacademybyron.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02086684877 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanna Poplett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138687 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 252 |
| Number of Pupils: | 227 |
| Number of Boys: | 136 |
| Number of Girls: | 91 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.40% | 78 |
| Indian | 14.10% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.90% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 6.60% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 6.20% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 5.30% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 5.30% | 12 |
| African | 4.80% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 4.80% | 11 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 11 |
| Chinese | 2.60% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Byron St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Primary School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Junior School St David's , CR5 2XE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byron Infant School St David's , Off Stoneyfield Road CR5 2XE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 2out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 2,163 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedham Park School Limited 71a Old Lodge Lane , CR8 4DN | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rann Horizon School 121 Clapham High Street , SW4 7JR | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene School 167 Brighton Road , CR8 4HE | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 2out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Independent School Godstone Road , CR8 2AN | - not rated | 2,546 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.