Oasis Academy Silvertown
85%
Capacity
511
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Silvertown
Oasis Academy Silvertown was rated Good overall by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of -0.78, which the Department for Education bands as well below average. This means that, on average, pupils at the school achieve nearly eight-tenths of a grade less per subject in their GCSEs than pupils with similar starting points nationally. The school ranks 20th out of 21 secondary schools in Newham on this measure, placing it in the bottom 5% of schools in the local authority and the bottom 8% nationally.
The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 43.8, below the national average of around 50, and its EBacc average point score is 4.25. A strong 81.6% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, though only 25.3% achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, compared with 47.1% achieving a grade 4 or above. The Progress 8 breakdown shows particular weakness in open subjects (-1.18) and English (-0.86), while maths (-0.56) and EBacc subjects (-0.51) are less negative. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score is +0.13, meaning Silvertown sits well below the typical Newham school. With 45.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a significantly disadvantaged cohort, which may partly explain the gap between its attainment and progress outcomes.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 364 applications for 123 places, with 105 first-preference applications and 92 first-preference offers. This suggests strong local demand despite the academic results. Facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, playing fields, music rooms, and an ICT suite, and the school offers a wide range of sports and clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, coding, and orchestra. SEND provision covers nine categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disability. There is no sixth form, so pupils must plan for post-16 transfer elsewhere. This school will suit families in Newham who prioritise a Good Ofsted rating and a broad extracurricular offer, but who are aware that academic outcomes currently lag behind the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 303 North Woolwich Road, London, Newham, E16 2BB |
| Headteacher | Emily Boxer |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 511 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.2% |
| School Capacity | 511 / 600 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Sept 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.78)
2908th of 3,141
Nationally
473rd of 487
In London
20th of 21
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less 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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2345%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 62 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)45%
- FE college29%
- Sixth form college18%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment2%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed123
364
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
105 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
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)20.2%
- Mixed12.4%
- White British11.9%
- Asian11.1%
- Black2.2%
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.
13
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
10
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 Silvertown
Helpful Guides for Parents
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
303 North Woolwich Road, London
Newham, E16 2BB
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