Oasis Academy Hadley
92%
Capacity
1,511
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Hadley
Oasis Academy Hadley is a large all-through state school in Enfield, serving pupils from age 2 right through to 18. With 1,511 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,650, it is not quite full, but the demand for places is clear. For entry into Year 7 in the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 367 applications for 165 places, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.22 to one. Of those applicants, 136 put it as their first preference, and all of those received an offer. The school’s intake is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 60.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national average and reflects the local demographic context of the borough. The school is non-religious and co-educational, with a headteacher, Zoe Thompson, leading a team that has overseen a steady improvement in its official standing.
Academically, Oasis Academy Hadley is performing above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.25 is well above the Enfield LA average of 0.09, and the school ranks 8th out of 20 secondary schools in the borough. This places it in the top 40% locally and the top 30% nationally. The Attainment 8 score sits at 44.1, and 60.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The school also pushes the English Baccalaureate strongly, with 91.7% of pupils entering the EBacc suite of subjects, though only 24.9% achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2012, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2008, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, astro turf, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth form centre. There is also a chapel on site. Sports on offer include hockey, netball, tennis, athletics, and martial arts, while clubs range from Model UN and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to eco club, choir, and science club. The school has a comprehensive SEND provision, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families considering Oasis Academy Hadley, it is a large, inclusive school that has shown strong academic progress relative to its local peers, and it is particularly well-suited to those who value a broad curriculum with strong EBacc take-up and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 143 South Street, Enfield, Enfield, EN3 4PX |
| Headteacher | Zoe Thompson |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Number of Pupils | 1,511 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.6% |
| School Capacity | 1,511 / 1,650 (92% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.25)
936th of 3,141
Nationally
256th of 487
In London
8th of 20
In Enfield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
33.4
'22/23
40.2
'23/24
38.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2369%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 83 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
23%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)69%
- Not sustained11%
- Employment7%
- Further education5%
- Apprenticeship5%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed165
367
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
136 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White (other)33.7%
- Asian12.1%
- Mixed7.4%
- White British4.5%
- Black2.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
14
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Hadley
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
143 South Street, Enfield
Enfield, EN3 4PX
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