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Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
369
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
41%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.6, this school is performing in the top 88% nationally, indicating solid academic potential for students. However, only 51% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement, which may be a consideration for prospective parents. The school's EBacc entry rate of 71% suggests a strong emphasis on a broad curriculum, but overall, parents should weigh these factors carefully when considering options.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 37.6 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 71% | Top 49% 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%. | 23% | Top 49% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African21.1%
White British17.1%
Other13.3%
White Other11.4%
Black Caribbean9.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.5%
Asian Other5.4%
Black Other5.1%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.39312, -0.06217 · SE25 4QL
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN140209
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.oasisacademyarena.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Oasis Academy Arena rated by Ofsted?
Oasis Academy Arena was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2023.
Is Oasis Academy Arena a good school?
Oasis Academy Arena scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Oasis Academy Arena in GCSEs?
Oasis Academy Arena achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.6. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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