Education

Oasis Academy

Making a flexible educational campus from a former industrial site

Located on a former industrial site in Enfield, Oasis Academy is a specialist school for maths, ICT and music, serving students aged from five to 18. Its campus brings together teaching, performance and community facilities within a coherent and inclusive environment.

At the heart of the school is a central agora, conceived as a flexible social and learning space. This multi-purpose hall supports a wide range of activities, including informal teaching, dining, assemblies and performances, and is surrounded by open-plan learning clusters that encourage collaboration and visibility between year groups.

The campus also includes extensive cultural and sports facilities, including an indoor sports hall, dance studios, changing rooms, an all-weather pitch and a multi-use games area. Designed for shared use, these facilities are accessible beyond school hours, strengthening the school’s role as a community asset. Together, the buildings and spaces create an adaptable and welcoming learning environment that supports both educational ambition and local engagement.

Information / data

Client: London Borough of Enfield / Oasis Community Learning

Dates: 2011—2015

Architect:
John McAslan + Partners

Consultants

Turner & Townsend

AECOM

General Contractor:

Balfour Beatty