Oasis Academy Short Heath

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 5JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Oasis Academy Short Heath is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 65th of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 October 2014, report published 5 November 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 April 2024

This school is at the very heart of its local community. Pupils experience a compassionate and friendly environment in which they feel safe and can learn well. They are consistently encouraged to develop 'The Oasis 9 Habits' and these are regularly celebrated. Leaders have created a culture in which pupils grow to develop their character and be part of the school community. Pupils work together very well in lessons. They display very positive attitudes to their learning and the subjects they study. Pupils enjoy breaktimes. They play together well and know the routines. Children in Nursery and Reception show sustained interest in what they do. They enjoy engaging in a variety of activities that help them get ready for further learning. Pupils live up to the high expectations that the staff have for them. They know if things go wrong, staff will be there to support and guide them. Pupils speak confidently of the help they receive from adults and know who to go to if they need to. They have a variety of opportunities to contribute to the life of the school. Pupils of all ages contribute as well- being champions and represent the school in a wide variety of sports. Older pupils can be part of the mini senior leadership team, who have an active role in school life.

What the school should improve

  • The recent curriculum changes in all foundation subjects are in the earlier stages of implementation. Consequently, pupils cannot consistently recall what they have learned in these subjects over time. The school should ensure that pupils are able to know and remember the key knowledge they are taught in the foundation subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

427 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals54.3%

54.3%, 27.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.6%

17.6%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.9%

19.9%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Oasis Academy Short Heath

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School0.2 milesOfsted judgements: Good72% met the expected standard
Court Farm Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good40% met the expected standard
Story Wood School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Featherstone Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Marsh Hill Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Elaine Darnbrough
Address
Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 5JP
Local authority
Birmingham
URN
139125

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.