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Oasis Academy Arena

Croydon, SE25 4QLSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Nov 2023
Progress 8
-0.50
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#2,608
of 3,141 nationally

About Oasis Academy Arena

Oasis Academy Arena is a secondary school in Croydon that, despite a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted in 2023, is notably oversubscribed. For 2025/26 entry, the school received 112 applications for just 35 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.2. Only 18 of those applications were first preferences, meaning the majority of applicants listed the school lower down their choices, yet demand still far outstrips capacity. This suggests that for families who know the school well, it holds real appeal. The school does not publish a Parent View survey result, so we can't draw on that specific satisfaction metric, but the raw application numbers tell their own story: parents are actively choosing this school, even if it isn't always their top pick.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAlbert Road, London, Croydon, SE25 4QL
HeadteacherJeanette Bell
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils369
Free School Meals (FSM)52.2%
School Capacity369 / 900 (41% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteScience LabsArt StudiosSwimming PoolGymnasiumSports HallLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersAthleticsBadmintonDanceFootballRugbyCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubNewspaperArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Arena

Oasis Academy Arena has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.