The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,659
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 50.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Andy Booth (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shirley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 7AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTrinity School
Independent · 895m away
Chaffinch Brook School
Academy · 1.2km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Tunstall Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Orchard Way Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Coloma Convent Girls' School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Edenham High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Orchard Park High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oasis Academy Shirley Park a selective school?
No. Oasis Academy Shirley Park is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oasis Academy Shirley Park's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Shirley Park was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oasis Academy Shirley Park?
Oasis Academy Shirley Park currently has 1,659 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oasis Academy Shirley Park take?
Oasis Academy Shirley Park caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oasis Academy Shirley Park?
Oasis Academy Shirley Park is in Croydon, CR9 7AL, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oasis Academy Shirley Park have a sixth form?
Yes, Oasis Academy Shirley Park has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.