Oasis Academy Hadley, Enfield

Good
All-through
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 218

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Zoe Thompson
Pupils:1,528 / 1,650 capacity
LA:Enfield
Phone:02088046946
Address:143 South Street, Enfield, EN3 4PX
Trust:OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2009

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 10 months ago
-

Overall

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Good

Sixth Form

Inspected 18 November 2025View full report
URN:135958
UKPRN:10027984
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Enfield North
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This is an inclusive school that genuinely breaks down barriers to learning for all pupils. Disadvantaged pupils achieve significantly above national averages, and the school funds enrichment activities, educational visits and free breakfasts so no child misses out. The school creates a calm, respectful community where pupils embrace diversity and behaviour is consistently strong.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional progress for disadvantaged pupils (61% of school population) who achieve significantly above national averages
  • Strong attendance rates, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, supported by early opening and free breakfasts
  • Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum from Nursery to sixth form with rigorous focus on reading
  • Inclusive approach that removes barriers to learning through targeted support and funding for all pupils
  • High-quality staff training based on research ensures consistent delivery of the curriculum

Areas for Improvement

  • Some variability in how staff implement teaching strategies such as checking for understanding and questioning
  • Further development needed in curriculum and teaching consistency across the school

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Photography club, 3D-printing club, drama performances, musical performances, Hadley editors, LGBTQ+ voice, eco-warriors, lunchtime and after-school clubs, student societies, peer reading support

Oasis Academy Hadley is a strong school across all key stages where pupils make excellent progress and achieve well, particularly disadvantaged pupils who significantly exceed national averages. The school prioritises inclusion, attendance and creating a safe, respectful community where all pupils can thrive.

At a Glance

58.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-3ppMaths+2ppWriting

Reading has remained stable at around 78%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.

Class Sizes

24.4

Avg class size

23.3

Infant (KS1)

29.1

KS2

56

Total classes

7 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Ponders End Rail Station
203m · 3 min walk
Ponders End Station (Entrance)
205m · 3 min walk
Southbury Rail Station
1.2km · 20 min walk

Bus Stops

Oasis Academy Hadley (Stop PU)
15m · 0 min walk
Ponders End Station (Stop PZ)
70m · 1 min walk
Falcon Road (Stop PX)
202m · 3 min walk
St Matthew's Church Ponders End (Stop PV)
410m · 7 min walk
Mollison Avenue / Ponders End (Stop PS)
434m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

93%

Near capacity

1,528 pupils

1,650 capacity

122 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Enfield

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,992
Projected new pupils:359

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Enfield

Admissions Demand - Enfield

Low demand1.01x oversubscription

Places available

4,036

Applications

4,067

Got 1st preference

77.7%

Got preferred school

97.2%

Secondary admissions across Enfield (2025/26)

Inspection History(5)

18 November 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
Sixth FormGood
14 September 2021
22 June 2016

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

8.10736%

Overall absence

25.67463%

Persistent absence

1,297

Enrolments

Authorised4.53807%
Unauthorised3.56929%
Persistent (10%+)25.67463%
Severe (50%+)1.77332%

Absence trend

6.66736%
18/19
7.49166%
20/21
8.09203%
21/22
9.10573%
22/23
7.694%
23/24
8.10736%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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