Oasis Academy Parkwood, Scunthorpe

In its own words: "Everyone at Oasis Academy Parkwood will have the opportunity to flourish in all areas of life in an enthusiastic, enriching and secure community environment where all are respected and valued. Oasis Academy Parkwood is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education."

From the headteacher's welcome: "This is designed to give you an overview of Oasis Academy Parkwood so that you have some key facts about the school to get started on. We warmly welcome and encourage you to come and visit us for a tour of the school."

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Oasis Academy Parkwood reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (67% in reading, 70% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Oasis Academy Parkwood as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 33 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 Parkwood are Westcliffe Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Priory Lane Community School (0.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); Berkeley Primary School (1 mile, Good, 70% reading, 73% maths); and Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 80% maths).

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

Oasis Academy Parkwood 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.

11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oasis Academy Parkwood (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

66.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 40 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 5 (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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Weymouth Crescent (opposite), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oasis Academy Parkwood 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 207 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North Lincolnshire (41), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Oasis Academy Parkwood issued 6 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Parkwood are Melior Community Academy (0.8 miles), The St Lawrence Academy (1 mile), Outwood Academy Brumby (1.5 miles) and Outwood Academy Foxhills (1.6 miles).