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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Southampton, SO16 8FASecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Jun 2024
Progress 8
-0.91
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 129 places
Ranking
#2,982
of 3,141 nationally

About Oasis Academy Lord's Hill

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill is a mixed secondary school in Southampton for pupils aged 11 to 16, currently operating well below its capacity. With 762 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 900, there is significant spare room. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 48.2%, which is notably high compared with the national average and reflects the level of disadvantage in the local community. Demand for places is low: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school offered 129 places and received only 68 total applications, with just 34 first-preference applications. The oversubscription ratio of 0.53 confirms that the school is not oversubscribed, and it is not a popular first choice for most local families. This intake profile paints a picture of a school serving a challenging catchment, with considerable surplus capacity and limited competition for places.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRomsey Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 8FA
HeadteacherSimon Firth
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils762
Free School Meals (FSM)48.2%
School Capacity762 / 900 (85% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
TheatreGymnasiumSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreDining HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BasketballRugbyMartial ArtsFootballRoundersDanceAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningDebateDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubOrchestraChessChoirModel United NationsDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.