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Oasis Academy Watermead

Barrie Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8RJ, Sheffield


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.9 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
434
Capacity
420
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parental satisfaction at 90%, this primary school demonstrates a positive learning environment for children aged 3-11. It boasts a commendable 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 3 June 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.70%Top 36% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Parent View (51 responses)
3.9
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child makes good progress
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School supports development
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
28% disagree
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.9%
Asian Pakistani12.7%
Black African10.8%
Other8.8%
Asian Indian8.3%
Mixed Other4.4%
White Other4.1%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Black Other0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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53.41262, -1.47773 · S5 8RJ

School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140219
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Oasis Academy Watermead rated by Ofsted?

Oasis Academy Watermead was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.

Is Oasis Academy Watermead a good school?

Oasis Academy Watermead scores 62.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Watermead?

Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oasis Academy Watermead receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.

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