Oasis Academy Watermead, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oasis Academy Watermead excels at giving young children a brilliant start through outstanding early years provision where they explore, learn and build confidence. The school is genuinely inclusive, with excellent support for pupils with additional needs who successfully access the full curriculum. Staff are well-trained and knowledgeable, creating a calm, purposeful learning environment where pupils behave maturely and show confidence in their learning.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with caring staff who build strong relationships and prepare children well for key stage 1
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with staff understanding their needs and adapting learning appropriately
- Strong teaching of phonics from Nursery through key stage 1, with regular checks to ensure pupils keep up with peers
- High-quality staff training and strong subject knowledge across the school
- Pupils' positive behaviour and mature attitudes, supported by the school's 'Oasis nine habits' approach
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of spelling and vocabulary strategies - pupils not always using their phonics and spelling knowledge when reading and writing
- Attendance and punctuality issues - some pupils do not attend regularly or arrive on time, missing important learning
- Published exam outcomes do not yet reflect the improvements made to the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff understanding pupils' needs and pupils trusting staff to help with worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
School library, breakfast club
Oasis Academy Watermead is a primary school in Sheffield that has been judged as Good across all key areas. The school has undergone significant changes in recent years and demonstrates high ambitions for all pupils, including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
55.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
51 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 79%. Maths has improved from 58% to 79%. Writing has declined from 77% to 71%.
Class Sizes
28.1
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
423 pupils
420 capacity
3 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
Admissions Demand - Sheffield
Places available
6,786
Applications
5,374
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Sheffield (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.82066%
Overall absence
25.69061%
Persistent absence
362
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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