Oasis Academy Watermead, Sheffield

In its own words: "At Oasis Academy Watermead we aim to live out the Oasis ethos and vision in all that we do both within our place of work but also in our daily lives. We genuinely care about each and every person and want our children to sparkle and shine in all that they do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "There is something very special about Oasis Watermead and we are incredibly proud of our amazing children, supportive parents, inspirational staff and forward thinking Hub Councillors, where we all work together to make Watermead a safe, happy and fun place to learn. At Watermead we have learning and high standards at the heart of all we do."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Oasis Academy Watermead reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 72% in Sheffield and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 62% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Oasis Academy Watermead as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 51 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 Watermead are Watercliffe Meadow Community Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 76% maths); E-ACT Pathways Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 68% reading, 70% maths); Southey Green Nursery & Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 75% maths); and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School (Hallam) (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 86% maths).

Oasis Academy Watermead's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Oasis Academy Watermead 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 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oasis Academy Watermead (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 70% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (70%).

55.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 45.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Asian (27%) and Mixed (13%).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Leppings Lane To City, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Herries Road/Barrie Crescent (adjacent), 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oasis Academy Watermead stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 446 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sheffield (267), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Oasis Academy Watermead issued 11 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Watermead are E-Act Parkwood Academy (0.3 miles), Mercia Northridge School (1 mile), Astrea Academy Sheffield (1.4 miles) and Yewlands Academy (1.6 miles).