SchoolScoresOasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Homestead Road, Garretts Green, Birmingham, B33 0XG
0121 783 3960 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 16 November 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Birmingham comparisons use the 162 of its 301 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 139 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 42nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 105th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 26th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 38th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Joint 8th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 74% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 73rd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
71% — 8 points above the Birmingham average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 65th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.9% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 153rd highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 175th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 148th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.9% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 74th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 55th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 100th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 99th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.9 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 55.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Gossey Lane Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Lea Forest 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Oval School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Shirestone Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elms Farm Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanville Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lyndon Green Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed with concerns 2024
- Lyndon Green Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 November 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior?
88% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139129.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.