Oasis Academy Long Cross

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 6 January 2026

Pupils are safe at this school. Staff greet them as they arrive each day. This helps pupils to feel welcome. Pupils who find it difficult to come into school get extra support to help them to settle and feel that they belong. Leaders and staff strive to make school an exciting experience that pupils do not want to miss. For instance, a New Year celebration event on the first day after the school holiday meant pupils looked forward to their return. However, too many pupils do not attend school well enough. Pupils behave well. They are friendly and cooperate well with one another. They understand how the school’s character values help them to be kind and care for others. Bullying is rare. Pupils, parents and carers are confident that staff will deal with any bullying that occurs. Recent changes made by leaders are starting to close gaps in pupils’ knowledge. However, pupils do not achieve well enough. This means that they are not well prepared for their next steps in learning. Pupils enjoy their learning. Staff find ways to interest and encourage them. Pupils who experience difficulties, either with learning or their wellbeing, get the help that they need. This means that pupils feel well cared for. However, it does not help them to learn as well as they should. Trips and visitors help pupils to explore the world beyond their school and community. For example, pupils excitedly recall their experiences at a nature reserve. Pupils are keen to contribute and to take on areas of responsibility. For instance, some pupils support efforts to make the school more sustainable through a recycling project.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should ensure that teachers implement the curriculum consistently well, so that all pupils learn what is intended. • Leaders should close gaps in pupils' knowledge so they can achieve more and be better prepared for their next stages in learning. • Leaders should ensure that children in early years have the knowledge they need, especially in reading, writing and early mathematics, to make a successful transition into key stage 1. • Leaders should continue to work with families to ensure that more pupils attend school regularly.

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