Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
93%
Capacity
214
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze is a primary school in Bristol that parents appear to be actively seeking out. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.44. Of those applications, 19 were first-preference choices, and all 19 received offers. This level of demand suggests a solid local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage to confirm that picture directly. The school is led by headteacher Amelia Nelson and serves 214 pupils from ages 3 to 11, with capacity for 230. Nearly half of its pupils (48.9%) are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and points to a diverse, inner-city intake.
Academically, the school performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 79% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Bristol average of 58%. This places Oasis Academy Bank Leaze 8th out of 85 primary schools in the local authority, putting it in the top 25% nationally. The school’s reading and maths average scaled scores were 107 and 105 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. A higher-than-average proportion of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading (38%) and maths (24%). In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016, the school was rated Good overall, with Outstanding early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014.
The school offers a nursery provision and a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, music rooms, outdoor playground, forest school and a sensory room. Clubs include drama, choir, film club, art club and coding. SEND support covers moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, multi-sensory impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. This combination of strong academic outcomes, targeted SEND provision and a nursery on site makes the school a practical choice for families in central or east Bristol who want a well-regarded state primary with good support structures. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Elmlea Junior School, 3.2 km away, which may be less convenient for families living closer to the school’s catchment.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Corbet Close, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS11 0SN |
| Headteacher | Amelia Nelson |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 48.9% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 230 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Dec 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jul 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1803rd of 13,686
Nationally
162nd of 1,469
In South West
8th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
36
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British62.1%
- Mixed11.7%
- White (other)9.8%
- Asian4.6%
- Black0.9%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
4.00 kmstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2022/23. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
5
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
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Contact Information
Corbet Close, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS11 0SN
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