Oasis Academy Fir Vale

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 June 2026

Pupils are happy, safe and well cared for. They arrive each morning to a warm welcome from kind and nurturing staff. Staff know pupils well and help them to settle quickly. Pupils trust staff and know that they will help if they are worried. Pupils value school life. They are welcomed and included into the diverse community. Most pupils face many challenges and barriers to their learning. Staff support pupils well to remove and reduce these. Most pupils start school with lower than expected starting points. Many pupils speak English as an additional language. There is high movement in and out of the school with many pupils joining, leaving and returning at different points in the academic year. Staff take time to understand individual pupils’ needs so that they learn successfully and engage in all that the school has to offer. Pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum. Staff ensure pupils access the curriculum regardless of their needs or abilities. Pupils enjoy lessons and have positive attitudes to learning. They are proud of their learning and want to achieve well. Behaviour is calm and respectful. A relational approach and clear routines ensure pupils understand the school’s high expectations. Pupils create class rules together and take ownership of them. They build positive, respectful relationships with staff. Effective pastoral support helps pupils to understand their feelings and emotions and manage them well. Pupils value the school’s diverse community. They enjoy learning about each other’s cultures through events such as Eid and Roma day. They speak proudly about these experiences and the wider opportunities that the school offers. Pupils are aspirational. They talk confidently about future careers. They feel safe, included and are proud of their school. Many say they would recommend the school to their friends. Pupils have a positive experience and are well prepared for their next steps.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is taught consistently well and includes clear explanations and precise modelling so that pupils develop detailed knowledge across the curriculum.
• Leaders should ensure that staff apply agreed approaches to assessing pupils understanding consistently in lessons so that gaps in learning are reduced over time and pupils achieve well.
• Leaders should ensure that they continue to communicate the importance of attendance to parents and carers and provide high-quality support so that attendance continues to improve for all pupils.

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