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Oasis Academy Arena Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Oasis Academy Arena is an academy sponsor led secondary school in London, Croydon , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 369 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

369

Pupils

900

Capacity

41%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Oasis Academy Arena Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Arena?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Arena is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Oasis Academy Arena sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Croydon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Croydon catchment area documents →

Oasis Academy Arena: 900 places, 41% filled: places available

Oasis Academy Arena has a published admission number of 900 places. 369 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 41%. At 41% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 52.2% of pupils at Oasis Academy Arena are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Croydon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Croydon Council school admissions (official) →

Oasis Academy Arena: School Information

Full address
Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4QL
Local authority
Croydon
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
52.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140209

Other Secondary Schools in London

If Oasis Academy Arena is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Arena by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Oasis Academy Arena

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Arena?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Arena is the geographic zone Croydon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Croydon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oasis Academy Arena oversubscribed?

Oasis Academy Arena has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 369 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Croydon.

What is the admissions policy for Oasis Academy Arena?

Admission to Oasis Academy Arena is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Oasis Academy Arena cover?

Oasis Academy Arena is a secondary school in London, Croydon, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Oasis Academy Arena?

Oasis Academy Arena was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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