The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.2
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
63%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
13%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 739
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 50.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Rhian Davies Jones (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Penpole Lane, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 475m away
Shirehampton Primary School
Primary · 680m away
Oasis Academy Long Cross
Primary · 766m away
Bluebell Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 828m away
Nova Primary School
Primary · 853m away
Bristol Gateway School
Special school · 1.0km away
North Star 240�
Academy · 1.0km away
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oasis Academy Brightstowe a selective school?
No. Oasis Academy Brightstowe is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oasis Academy Brightstowe's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oasis Academy Brightstowe?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe currently has 739 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oasis Academy Brightstowe take?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oasis Academy Brightstowe?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is in Bristol, BS11 0EB, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oasis Academy Brightstowe have a sixth form?
Yes, Oasis Academy Brightstowe has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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