Oasis Academy Boulton, Birmingham
Oasis Academy Boulton is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham, part of Oasis Community Learning. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 76th-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oasis Academy Boulton in detail
Oasis Academy Boulton in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket, dance, drama, art, sewing and forest school.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Oasis Academy Boulton reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (79% in reading, 86% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Oasis Academy Boulton
For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Oasis Academy Boulton as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Oasis Academy Boulton
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oasis Academy Boulton are James Watt Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 66% maths); Grove School (0.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 67% maths); Oasis Academy Benson (0.4 miles); and Oasis Academy Foundry (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 69% maths).
Oasis Academy Boulton's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
James Watt Primary SchoolGrove SchoolOasis Academy BensonOasis Academy Foundry
The trust
Oasis Academy Boulton is one of 58 schools run by Oasis Community Learning, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oasis Academy Boulton (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 85% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (85%).
Who goes there
52.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 86% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (59%), Black (10%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 50 pupils (22.5%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Winson Green (West Midlands Metro), about 300 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tew Park Road (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oasis Academy Boulton stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 773 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Birmingham (435), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Oasis Academy Boulton recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Boulton are Windsor Olympus Academy (0.3 miles), King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys (0.3 miles), Holyhead School (0.4 miles) and King Edward VI Handsworth School (0.6 miles).
Windsor Olympus AcademyKing Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for BoysHolyhead SchoolKing Edward VI Handsworth School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This school is an inclusive, safe and welcoming place where pupils from a wide variety of backgrounds get on well and respect one another. This is because the school has high expectations of their behaviour. It also gives pupils ambitious academic goals to aim for. Staff support pupils to work hard and do their best. Pupils' achievement by the end of Year 6 is generally strong. Most are well prepared for secondary school.
The school encourages pupils to contribute to school life and the wider community. Its engagement with the community and pupils' families is a notable feature. Pupils can get involved in local projects for good causes, take on leadership roles and have a voice in decision-making. These, and other activities, help them to develop responsible attitudes, which show in their behaviour and positive outlooks.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school continues to serve pupils, families and its local community well. It provides pupils with a safe haven where they can flourish. The nine 'Oasis habits' steer pupils to be patient, forgiving, humble, self-controlled, honest, considerate, joyful, hopeful and compassionate. These well-understood qualities are evident in pupils' actions and words. This is a caring place where pupils' welfare, safety and well-being are high priorities.
The school's attention to pupils' personal development shows in many ways. Staff notice and praise pupils for 'doing the right thing'. Pupil well-being champions, play leaders and a host of other leadership jobs mean that pupils look out for one another and learn to take responsibility. Pupil attendance monitors take a lead in promoting the benefits of coming to school regularly. These roles, coupled with the school's positive engagement with parents and regular attendance awards, have reduced unnecessary absence. The school works hard to keep on top of this. Leaders' careful tracking of attendance data helps to target timely challenge and support in the right places. This work is paying off. Most pupils attend regularly.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2015 inspection - up from Inadequate.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
52.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
27.3
Infant (KS1)
27.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Oasis Academy Boulton
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oasis Academy Boulton.
- Seven Up Play710m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Oasis Academy Boulton is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Oasis Academy Boulton from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oasis Academy Boulton is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 112
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 21
- Children hurt
- 23
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 112 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 91 slight.
23 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 12 in a vehicle or otherwise.
29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Oasis Academy Boulton
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
24.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
222
Total Pupils
115
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
22.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,146
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,722
Per pupil
£1553k
Total funding
£182k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
18.5%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Oasis Academy Boulton
What are SATs results like at Oasis Academy Boulton?
Of the pupils at Oasis Academy Boulton who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Oasis Academy Boulton's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Boulton's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Boulton?
No fixed boundary. When Oasis Academy Boulton is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Oasis Academy Boulton?
Oasis Academy Boulton was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Oasis Academy Boulton?
Classes at Oasis Academy Boulton average 25 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oasis Academy Boulton?
Oasis Academy Boulton has around 222 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oasis Academy Boulton?
6% of sessions were missed at Oasis Academy Boulton in 2024/25. 18.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oasis Academy Boulton?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Oasis Academy Boulton on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Oasis Academy Boulton have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Oasis Academy Boulton: Seven Up Play (710m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oasis Academy Boulton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 112 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 21 serious and 91 slight. 23 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 12 in a vehicle or otherwise. 29 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oasis Academy Boulton?
Oasis Academy Boulton is at Boulton Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 0RE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)