Oasis Academy Coulsdon

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 1ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Oasis Academy Coulsdon is a secondary school in Croydon for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. It ranks 9th of 23 secondary schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 March 2015, report published 26 March 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 March 2024

This is a school that cares about its pupils. The school is described by many here as being like a 'family'. The school has high expectations of pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND). This is particularly the case for pupils in the school's resource provision. Leaders work hard to address any barriers faced by any pupils who are vulnerable or disadvantaged in any way. Staff want the best for pupils. Working relationships between pupils and adults are positive. Pupils behave well in class and around the school. Pupils know they can talk to an adult in school if they are worried about anything. Pupils are happy and safe here. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils can work towards the school 'Personal Development Award'. They can attend many clubs such as gardening and debating. Pupils contribute to the student newspaper and enjoy taking part in the annual school musical production. Every year, older pupils undertake a charity project, participate in a public speaking competition and visit a local university as part of their careers education. All pupils can take part in one of the school's student leadership groups, for example on equality and diversity.

What the school should improve

  • Sometimes, the school does not provide pupils with opportunities to embed and extend their learning during lessons. This limits pupils' development of their subject-specific knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that all teachers have the skills and knowledge to consistently check and embed pupils' deeper understanding.
  • The school's work to improve pupils' attendance is not fully embedded and has not led to increased attendance. As a result, too many pupils are missing out on their education. The school must continue to embed its attendance strategy fully and thereby ensure that pupils attend more regularly. In particular, those pupils with the highest rates of absence must be supported to attend school more regularly.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

184 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.8

44.8, 1.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths51.6%

51.6%, 6.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths70.1%

70.1%, 5.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc62.5%

62.5%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.11

4.11, 0.02 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

927 pupils on roll, with places for 934

Eligible for free school meals27.1%

27.1%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.1%

6.1%, 15.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.2%

20.2%, 5.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.4%

7.4%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Oasis Academy Coulsdon

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
de Stafford School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.7
Riddlesdown Collegiate2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 50.7
Caterham School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 17.6
Warlingham School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.4

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Ms Catrin Green
Address
Homefield Road, Old Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 1ES
Local authority
Croydon
URN
135654

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.