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Oasis Academy Sholing

Southampton, SO19 8PHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
Progress 8
-0.66
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
154 1st-choice / 201 places
Ranking
#2,802
of 3,141 nationally

About Oasis Academy Sholing

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 127 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that 56% of parents would recommend Oasis Academy Sholing to others. This is a mixed picture, with 44% saying they would not. The school is clearly popular in terms of demand: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 334 applications for 201 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.66, with 154 first-preference offers made. Parents' views on specific areas are similarly split. While 66% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 67% feel their child is safe, only 52% agree that the school has high expectations for their child. On behaviour, 52% agree the school ensures good behaviour, but 41% disagree. Concerns are handled well according to 54% of respondents, though 31% disagree. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 did not give an overall effectiveness grade, but rated behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Good, while quality of education was judged as Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMiddle Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 8PH
HeadteacherMartin Brown
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils1,032
Free School Meals (FSM)32.8%
School Capacity1,032 / 1,050 (98% full)

The full report on this school

What 127 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosLibraryScience LabsAstro TurfMusic RoomsTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

TennisDanceCross CountryMartial ArtsRowingAthleticsNetballBasketballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperModel United NationsDebateGardeningOrchestraChessChoirDramaDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Sholing

Oasis Academy Sholing has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.