The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 163 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 860
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 40.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Ms Victoria Boomer-Clark (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Petherton Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Daventry Road
Secondary · Very close
New Oak Primary
Primary · Very close
Oasis Academy New Oak
Primary · Very close
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Secondary · 523m away
Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Primary · 565m away
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
West Town Lane Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Oasis Academy John Williams a selective school?
No. Oasis Academy John Williams is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Oasis Academy John Williams's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy John Williams was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oasis Academy John Williams?
Oasis Academy John Williams currently has 860 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oasis Academy John Williams take?
Oasis Academy John Williams caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Oasis Academy John Williams?
Oasis Academy John Williams is in Bristol, BS14 9BU, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oasis Academy John Williams have a sixth form?
No, Oasis Academy John Williams does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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