The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.0
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 121 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 993
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 26.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Katherine Ogden (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDigitech Studio School
Secondary · 581m away
Warmley Park School
Special school · 657m away
New Horizons Learning Centre
Special school · 1.0km away
Cadbury Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kings' Forest Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Neptune School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is King's Oak Academy a selective school?
No. King's Oak Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King's Oak Academy's Ofsted rating?
King's Oak Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Oak Academy?
King's Oak Academy currently has 993 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Oak Academy take?
King's Oak Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is King's Oak Academy?
King's Oak Academy is in Bristol, BS15 4JT, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Oak Academy have a sixth form?
No, King's Oak Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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