Oasis Academy Byron

About Oasis Academy Byron

Oasis Academy Byron was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with the standout metric being that 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2. That figure places the school comfortably above the Croydon local authority average of 66% and ranks it 24th out of 77 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top third locally. Nationally, the school sits in the top 18% of all primary schools on this combined measure. The Ofsted breakdown shows the school retains Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes and for early years provision, while leadership and management, quality of education, and personal development are all rated Good. This is a step down from the school's previous Outstanding overall rating in 2016, but the inspection report still paints a picture of a school performing well above local norms.

Looking at the detail behind those results, the school's average scores in reading (108) and maths (111) both exceed the national average, with maths a particular strength. In maths, 90% of pupils reached the expected standard and 66% achieved the higher standard, compared with 59% in reading and 24% in writing. The combined higher standard figure for all three subjects is 24%. No progress scores are available for reading, writing or maths, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the attainment levels alone suggest pupils leave Year 6 well prepared for secondary school. The school has no sixth form, as it is a primary, and offers nursery provision for children from age two.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 164 applications for just 30 places, a ratio of 5.47 applicants per place, and only 26 of 32 first-preference families secured a spot. Facilities include a library, playing fields, a forest school, ICT suite, music rooms and a chapel. Sports on offer range from football and netball to swimming and dance, while clubs include drama, choir and eco club. The school's SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With 227 pupils on roll against a capacity of 252, the school is not at full capacity but remains highly sought after. This is a school that suits families prioritising strong academic outcomes, particularly in maths, and a well-behaved, supportive environment.

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