Oasis Academy Broadoak, Ashton-under-Lyne

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~410m)Possible (~585m)Unlikely (~761m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Fiona Lomas
Pupils:420 / 420 capacity
LA:Tameside
Phone:01613303105
Address:Norman Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8QG
Trust:OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 July 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:144569
UKPRN:10064548
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Ashton-under-Lyne
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Oasis Academy Broadoak excels at supporting all children to feel they belong, especially those with additional needs or facing barriers to learning. The school has made impressive progress improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and has strong foundations in reading and phonics. Staff are well-supported and happy, which creates a positive environment where pupils develop valuable skills beyond academics.

Key Strengths

  • Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with early identification and effective provision
  • Improved attainment for disadvantaged pupils, now above average in reading, writing and maths combined
  • Well-designed curriculum focused on developing knowledge in key subjects like mathematics, reading and geography
  • Effective safeguarding culture where all staff take responsibility and pupils feel safe
  • Strong early years provision with good balance of structured learning and play

Areas for Improvement

  • Spelling and handwriting skills in key stage 1 need strengthening - some pupils progress to complex tasks too quickly
  • Not all staff manage pupil behaviour consistently well, particularly in dining hall and social times
  • Attendance levels, while improving, need further development to sustain recent gains
  • Character development doesn't always translate into consistently positive behaviour throughout the school day
  • Writing skills in key stage 1 require continued focused improvement

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Reading ambassadors, eco-warriors, wellbeing champions, weeks dedicated to wellbeing, human rights and careers

Oasis Academy Broadoak is an inclusive school that supports all pupils well, including those with special educational needs. While the school has strong foundations in early years and reading, there are areas for development in writing skills and pupil behaviour consistency.

At a Glance

65.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+7ppMaths-15ppWriting+2pp

Reading has improved from 66% to 73%. Maths has declined from 83% to 68%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.

Class Sizes

28.4

Avg class size

27.5

Infant (KS1)

29.4

KS2

15

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Laburnum Avenue (opp)
116m · 2 min walk
Heginbottom Crescent (nr)
232m · 4 min walk
Timperley Road (nr)
262m · 4 min walk
Broadoak Hotel (Stop D)
266m · 4 min walk
Warwick Road (opp)
268m · 4 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

100%

Over capacity

420 pupils

420 capacity

0 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Ashton-under-Lyne

Low pressure
New homes approved:494
Projected new pupils:124

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashton-under-Lyne

Admissions Demand - Tameside

Low demand0.77x oversubscription

Places available

3,065

Applications

2,347

Got 1st preference

95.4%

Got preferred school

99.0%

Primary admissions across Tameside (2025/26)

Inspection History(14)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
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Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.15372%

Overall absence

19.78022%

Persistent absence

364

Enrolments

Authorised3.22916%
Unauthorised2.92455%
Persistent (10%+)19.78022%
Severe (50%+)1.0989%

Absence trend

3.755%
18/19
4.44425%
20/21
6.24346%
21/22
6.33114%
22/23
6.14712%
23/24
6.15372%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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