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Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Croydon, CR9 7ALSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
6 Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.07
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
115 1st-choice / 154 places
Ranking
#1,683
of 3,141 nationally

About Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Oasis Academy Shirley Park is a large secondary school in Croydon with 1,659 pupils on roll, well below its official capacity of 1,955. That spare capacity might seem surprising given the demand: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 481 applications for 154 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.12, and only 115 first-preference offers were made. The school serves a significantly disadvantaged community — 50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, far above the national average. This context matters when interpreting the school's results, as it tells a story of a school working with a high-needs intake. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, with a sixth form attached, and is led by headteacher Andy Booth. It was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in October 2024, a rating it has held consistently across its previous inspection in 2019.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShirley Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR9 7AL
HeadteacherAndy Booth
Local AuthorityCroydon
Number of Pupils1,659
Free School Meals (FSM)50.6%
School Capacity1,659 / 1,955 (85% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallMusic RoomsScience LabsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumAstro TurfICT SuiteLibraryTennis CourtsArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

CricketSwimmingMartial ArtsBadmintonCross CountryBasketballRoundersRugbyTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraArt ClubGardeningDebateChoirYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Shirley Park

Oasis Academy Shirley Park has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.