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Oasis Academy Shirley Park
Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.6 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,659
Capacity
1,955
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.6, which places it in the top 68% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 71% recommending the school, though only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's EBacc entry rate of 74% suggests a commitment to a broad curriculum, but there is room for improvement in higher standards at KS2, where only 13% reach the higher benchmark.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 52% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 82 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (108 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
81%
Good range of subjects
77%
Behaviour is good
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
School has high expectations
72%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School keeps me informed
70%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African17.7%
Black Caribbean15.4%
White British13.3%
White Other10.2%
Mixed Other8.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.7.5%
Asian Indian4.4%
Black Other4.3%
Asian Other4.2%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.38287, -0.06325 · CR9 7AL
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN135968
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Oasis Academy Shirley Park rated by Ofsted?
Oasis Academy Shirley Park was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Oasis Academy Shirley Park a good school?
Oasis Academy Shirley Park scores 36.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oasis Academy Shirley Park?
Based on 108 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oasis Academy Shirley Park receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oasis Academy Shirley Park in GCSEs?
Oasis Academy Shirley Park achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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