Oasis School 21, Stratford

In its own words: "Alongside our shared Oasis ethos , Oasis School 21’s own values continue to define who we are as a school and how we bring this commitment to life every day. They reflect the distinctive character of our school community. We believe that organisations should have a moral purpose if they are to succeed."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Oasis School 21 and the school community and thank you for taking the time to find out about us! Oasis School 21 is a pioneering 4 to 18 school in Stratford, East London, for children from all backgrounds."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £15.50 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026, an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 and an open evening on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2026, pupils at Oasis School 21 averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.3, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 50.6 in Newham and 47 across England.

53% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 54% in Newham and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 47.8.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.05: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 46.1, against 49.2 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 3.1 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 18 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Computer Science.

For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Oasis School 21 as their first choice and 379 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Oasis School 21 are Sarah Bonnell School (0.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51.3); Bobby Moore Academy (0.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.2); Stratford School Academy (0.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 51); and Harris Academy Chobham (0.9 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 53.8).

Oasis School 21's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Oasis School 21 is one of 58 schools run by Oasis Community Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.1 in 2024/25.

148 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oasis School 21 (as of September 2025): 78% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 64% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (64%).

Of the 71 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 27% to a further education college and 1% to an apprenticeship.

Of the 138 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 66% went on to university or other higher education, 6% to apprenticeships and 7% into work. 24% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

48.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 39.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (39%), Black (19%) and Mixed (13%).

In 2026, 74 pupils (6.9%) received SEN support and 30 (2.8%) 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 tram or metro stop is Stratford High Street, about 280 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Paul Street, 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oasis School 21 stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Oasis School 21 issued 145 suspensions, 13.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Oasis School 21 are West Ham Church Primary School (0.3 miles), Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery (0.4 miles), Carpenters Primary School (0.4 miles) and Park Primary School (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.