SchoolScoresOasis Academy Ryelands
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Oakley Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4XG
020 8656 4165 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 April 2017.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
90 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Croydon comparisons use the 49 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 100% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 49 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Croydon. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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. Croydon figures pool parents at the Croydon 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
56 pupils in this year group.
73% — 5 points above the Croydon average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 77% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 78% | 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 | 106 | 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 Croydon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 57 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 62 |
| Of those, offered a place | 55 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 168 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Croydon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.5% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 66th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 61st highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 64th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.2% | 37.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 11th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 14.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 37th lowest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.5 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 28th highest of 87 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 11.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 44th highest of 86 state primary schools in Croydon. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 17.4%* | 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
- South Norwood Primary 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Shirley Park Primary 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Mark's CofE Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monks Orchard Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stewart Fleming Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heavers Farm Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodside Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marian Vian Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy Ryelands's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Ryelands was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 April 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Oasis Academy Ryelands do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oasis Academy Ryelands?
99% of the 90 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oasis Academy Ryelands to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oasis Academy Ryelands oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 62 families put Oasis Academy Ryelands as their first choice for 57 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 55 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140674.
- 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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