Oasis Academy Coulsdon, based in Croydon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oasis Academy Coulsdon currently has around 934 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 27.5% 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 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 28 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55.7%).
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.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 7% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Homefield Road, Croydon, CR5 1ES |
| Website: | http://www.oasisacademycoulsdon.org |
| Telephone: | 01737551161 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Croydon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Catrin Green |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135654 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 930 |
| Number of Pupils: | 934 |
| Number of Boys: | 454 |
| Number of Girls: | 480 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 55.70% | 520 |
| African | 7.20% | 67 |
| Caribbean | 5.60% | 52 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.40% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 47 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 46 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 30 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 23 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 19 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 16 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 15 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 12 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 12 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keston Primary School Keston Primary School, Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Junior School Coulsdon Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1EH | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Primary School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keston Infant and Nursery School Keston Avenue , Old Coulsdon CR5 1HP | - not rated | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon CofE Primary School Bradmore Green , CR5 1ED | 2out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 264 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Boys' High School Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 2,373 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 | 853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rann Horizon School 121 Clapham High Street , SW4 7JR | - not rated | 2,082 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 4out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.