Oasis in discussions on potential merger with Big Education

We are pleased to share that we are in conversations with Big Education about the possibility of them joining the Oasis family. We see this is an exciting opportunity to deepen our shared mission of delivering exceptional education, rooted in community.

Big Education is an academy trust that leads three London schools - School 21, School 360, and Surrey Square Primary School - and is nationally recognised for its innovative work in curriculum design, leadership development and holistic, whole-child education. Alongside its schools, Big Education runs respected programmes that support teachers and leaders across the education system.

These strengths closely complement the direction set by the Oasis 2030 Strategy: delivering exceptional education in every classroom, investing in remarkable people and strengthening the communities we serve. Early conversations suggest that bringing our organisations together will create a more connected, ambitious and impactful network of support for children, families and staff.

Oasis is the founding trust of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), the country’s flagship institution for teacher and leadership development. Combining NIoT’s system leadership with Big Education’s established programmes would expand career development opportunities, enable richer collaboration between schools and provide Oasis staff with direct access to some of the most exciting staff and leadership development programmes in the sector.

At the heart of these discussions is a shared belief that education is about who children become as well as what they achieve. This common purpose is what has drawn both organisations to explore this opportunity.

Over the coming months, we will continue to explore this potential partnership through a careful engagement and due-diligence process - guided by openness, integrity and a focus on what best serves students, staff and the communities of both Oasis and Big Education.

For more details, read the latest article on Schools Week: Big Education trust consults on merging with Oasis.