Oasis Academy Byron
90%
Capacity
227
Pupils
5.5x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Byron
Oasis Academy Byron is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 227 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 252 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oasis Academy Byron "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanna Poplett, it falls under Croydon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2420th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 77 in Croydon.
Oasis Academy Byron is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 30 places, making it 5.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oasis Academy Byron include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Oasis Academy Byron is one of the options available in the London 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St David's, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2XE |
| Headteacher | Joanna Poplett |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Number of Pupils | 227 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 227 / 252 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2420th of 13,686
Nationally
533rd of 1,592
In London
24th of 77
In Croydon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
164
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St David's, Coulsdon
Croydon, CR5 2XE
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