SchoolScoresOasis Academy Short Heath
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Streetly Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 5JP
0121 373 6056 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 October 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 April 2024: 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
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 152nd highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 158th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 149th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 83rd highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 11% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern Joint 96th highest of 145 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 140th highest of 162 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
60 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points above the Birmingham average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 33 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 84 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 151st highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.6% | 48.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 175th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 120th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 228th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 43.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 84th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 45% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 6.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 57th lowest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 16.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 205th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 187th lowest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 35th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 157th highest of 301 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 106th highest of 300 state primary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 70% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 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
- St Margaret Mary RC Junior and Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Court Farm Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Story Wood School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Featherstone Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Marsh Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawthorn Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warren Farm Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Twickenham Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2009, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boldmere Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Boldmere Infant School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy Short Heath's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Short Heath was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Oasis Academy Short Heath do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oasis Academy Short Heath?
62% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Oasis Academy Short Heath to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oasis Academy Short Heath oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Oasis Academy Short Heath as their first choice for 33 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 139125.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.