King's Oak Academy
83%
Capacity
993
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About King's Oak Academy
King's Oak Academy is a state-funded None secondary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 19. The school has 993 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 1,200 places).
Ofsted has rated King's Oak Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katherine Ogden, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -0.28 is below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 41.6. Additionally, ranked 2202nd out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 16 in South Gloucestershire.
King's Oak Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 186 applications for 96 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 72 were first-preference applications.
King's Oak Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 74% recommending the school (84 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Oak Academy include Library, ICT Suite, Tennis Courts, Astro Turf, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Art Studios.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Basketball, Badminton, Swimming, Cross Country and 6 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, DofE, Choir and 3 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.5%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in South Gloucestershire, King's Oak Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Brook Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT |
| Headteacher | Katherine Ogden |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 993 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.5% |
| School Capacity | 993 / 1,200 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.28)
2202nd of 3,141
Nationally
233rd of 306
In South West
12th of 16
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/236%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 103 pupils).
- FE college47%
- Sixth form college24%
- Not sustained12%
- School sixth form (stay)6%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Employment4%
85% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Ofsted Parent View
84 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed96
186
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
72 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British73.7%
- Mixed7.0%
- Asian4.4%
- White (other)3.8%
- Black0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About King's Oak Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Brook Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT
Journey to School
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