Oasis Academy Shirley Park

[Baalamooree]

It is rated outstanding by Ofsted, the league table results are good (for its location) but I would really appreciate views on this school.

Anyone send their DC there? Are they happy? Any issues?

Would you recommend any other primary schools in this area?

Thanks

[toomanywheeliebins]

I don't know this particular school but Oasis is quite a good chain and I have visited other schools which I thought were v good

[TalkinPeace]

Oasis is quite a good chain
Hmmm.
Not according to the NAO and Ofsted

OP
Be very aware that Oasis themselves are very evangelical even if their schools do not have Christian admissions criteria

[Baalamooree]

Thank you both. Yes, this particular school seems great both for results and nurture but I know no one with any DC there.

I am a little concerned about it as a chain Talkinpeace. Firstly, it's an Academy and whilst I have no direct experience people do seem to be quite negative about them as a whole. Also, research just brings up articles on financial mismanagement, although this was a few years ago.

[TalkinPeace]

baala
Academies per se are neither here nor there : well over half of all secondaries are now academies

chain Academies are a different issue
and whether they top people at Oasis have the right skills is open to debate

[idontgivearatsass]

I know a few families with children in year 1 who are very happy there. I don't know any one in the secondary school. Personally I did the tour last year and was pleased to see the turn around in performance but I chose to send my child elsewhere due to what the other school offered. PM me if you'd like more info.

Other good schools in the area are: Thomas Beckett, Monks Orchard, Woodside, ARK Oval, Davidsons and Sir Robert Fitzroy... have you considered any of these?

[Baalamooree]

Thanks idontgivearatsass. PM'd you.

[nlondondad]

For information about Oasis have a look at their web site

www.oasisuk.org/