The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Nichola Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barrie Crescent, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8RJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatercliffe Meadow Community Primary School
Primary · 323m away
E-ACT Pathways Academy
Primary · 417m away
E-Act Parkwood Academy
Secondary · 488m away
Southey Green Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 902m away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam)
Primary · 1.4km away
Meynell Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Parson Cross Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy Watermead's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Watermead was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oasis Academy Watermead?
Oasis Academy Watermead currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oasis Academy Watermead take?
Oasis Academy Watermead caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oasis Academy Watermead?
Oasis Academy Watermead is in Sheffield, S5 8RJ, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oasis Academy Watermead have a sixth form?
No, Oasis Academy Watermead does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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