Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
82%
Capacity
253
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 253 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 309 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants "Good", the school is led by headteacher Farzana Ahmed, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 68 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants include Library, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Dance, Rounders, as well as clubs including Art Club, Book Club, Coding, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Blakenhale Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B33 0XD |
| Headteacher | Farzana Ahmed |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 253 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.6% |
| School Capacity | 253 / 309 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed68
123
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Blakenhale Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B33 0XD
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