Oasis Academy Byron, Coulsdon

In its own words: "Oasis Academy Byron is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. Central to this is the rich and balanced educational environment nurturing the whole student-academically, socially, morally, spiritually and emotionally."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Oasis Academy Byron, we are ambitious for our children and their families and are driven by our moral purpose to ensure that everything we do has a positive impact on the children's lives."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, gymnastics, swimming, dance and drama.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Oasis Academy Byron reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 80% and 80% in Croydon and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 79% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Oasis Academy Byron as their first choice and 117 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Oasis Academy Byron are Coulsdon CofE Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 85% maths); New Valley Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 88% maths); Keston Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 70% reading, 72% maths); and Smitham Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 71% maths).

Oasis Academy Byron's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Oasis Academy Byron 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.

In 2026, 23 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 19 (8.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Coulsdon South, about 700 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coulsdon Wood (->w), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oasis Academy Byron stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 122 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Croydon (488).

Oasis Academy Byron recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Byron are Oasis Academy Coulsdon (1.1 miles) and Woodcote High School (1.3 miles).