Oasis Academy Clarksfield, Oldham

In its own words: "Oasis Academy Clarksfield is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. We create a thriving academy that is at the heart of our community, committed to developing successful learners who are fully equipped for life in the 21st Century."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pride and honour that I welcome you to Oasis Academy Clarksfield, an academy where our pupils thrive and grow to become the best versions of themselves. As the Principal, I am deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, joyful, and nurturing environment that empowers our pupils to meet their full potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, yoga, ukulele, guitar and book club.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:20am.

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Oasis Academy Clarksfield reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (63% in reading, 56% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Oasis Academy Clarksfield as their first choice and 94 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Oasis Academy Clarksfield are St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.2 miles); Greenacres Primary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 63% reading, 80% maths); Roundthorn Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 93% maths); and Littlemoor Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 65% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Oasis Academy Clarksfield.

Oasis Academy Clarksfield 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.

51.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 84.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Oldham Mumps (Manchester Metrolink), about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ronald Street (opposite), 110 metres away.

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

In 2024/25, Oasis Academy Clarksfield issued 7 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Clarksfield are Oasis Academy Leesbrook (0.5 miles) and Co-op Academy Strinesdale (0.9 miles).