Oasis School 21, Stratford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
School 21 creates a warm, inclusive community where pupils are happy and safe. The school has developed an exceptional curriculum that goes beyond what is typically expected, with particular strengths in reading support for younger pupils and enrichment activities like music and performing arts. Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and are well supported by the school's professional development programme.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, innovative curriculum with carefully selected 'big ideas' that builds knowledge smoothly from Reception through sixth form
- Strong focus on reading with effective early intervention for pupils who need extra support
- Excellent provision for pupils with SEND, with tailored support and effective partnerships with external agencies
- Rich enrichment opportunities including performing arts, annual music festival, band project and oracy exhibition
- Positive school culture with strong emphasis on community values and pastoral support
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across phases and subjects, meaning some pupils struggle to recall key knowledge
- Assessment and feedback systems not always used effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils' learning
- Reading support less well developed in the secondary phase, with need to build more positive attitudes to reading among older pupils
- Sixth form published outcomes not yet as strong as those for younger pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school staff creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Annual festival of light music concert, band project with instrument lessons, annual oracy exhibition, trips, science week, careers fairs, university visits, employer visits, subject masterclasses, university fairs
School 21 is an all-through academy in Stratford that has improved significantly since its last inspection. The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum designed to empower young people, with pupils achieving well and demonstrating strong behaviour and positive attitudes.
At a Glance
48.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
148 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 81%. Maths has improved from 75% to 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
24.0
Infant (KS1)
23.3
KS2
45
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
1,080 pupils
1,200 capacity
120 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stratford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stratford
Admissions Demand - Newham
Places available
4,545
Applications
3,943
Got 1st preference
70.5%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Newham (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.30163%
Overall absence
23.54399%
Persistent absence
807
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Oasis School 21
West Ham Church Primary School
Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Carpenters Primary School
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Ranelagh Primary School
Portway Primary School
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