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Oasis Academy Benson

Academy sponsor led · Birmingham · B18 5TD

Ages 3–11 · 271 pupils · Birmingham

Ofsted

Inadequate

Ofsted

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Headline

Inadequate

Inspection date

2023-09-13

Category of concern

Special measures

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill65%

271 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
271
Boys / girls
146 / 125
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
271 / 420 (65%)
Free school meals
56.2%
FSM pupils
145
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Academy trust
OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Sponsor
Oasis Community Learning
Headteacher
Ms Rachel Medley

Location

Address
Benson Road, Hockley
Postcode
B18 5TD
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 3–11, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 271 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 56.2%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Primary schools in Birmingham
304
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B18
10
Primary in B18
5
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Primary in Birmingham LA
295

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B18

  • Nishkam Primary School Birmingham

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Primary

    Birmingham · B21 9SN · Birmingham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM13.4%
    • Demand1.48

    0.4 miles away

  • James Watt Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B21 0RE · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM53.0%
    • Demand0.94

    0.4 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Boulton

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B21 0RE · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM58.9%
    • Demand0.88

    0.4 miles away

  • Oasis Academy Foundry

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Birmingham · B18 4LP · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM73.8%
    • Demand0.90

    0.5 miles away

  • Grove School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B21 9HB · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM58.1%
    • Demand0.98

    0.5 miles away

  • Welford Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Birmingham · B20 2BL · Birmingham

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM62.6%
    • Demand0.96

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Rachel Medley
Telephone
01215544913

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