Oasis Academy Watermead
About Oasis Academy Watermead
Parents considering Oasis Academy Watermead will find strong signals of satisfaction from those already there. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a very high 90% of respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. This positive sentiment is backed up by specific feedback: 93% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 94% felt their child does well there. The school is also clearly popular locally. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 80 applications for 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45, with 53 of those offers going to first-preference families. This level of demand suggests a school that is well-regarded within the Sheffield community.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 51 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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