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Oasis Academy Brightstowe

Bristol, City of, BS11 0EBSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-1.01
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
98 1st-choice / 126 places
Ranking
#3,029
of 3,141 nationally

About Oasis Academy Brightstowe

Oasis Academy Brightstowe’s headline Progress 8 score of -1.01 places it well below the national average and significantly behind the Bristol, City of local authority average of 0. This means pupils here make, on average, around one grade less progress per subject across eight GCSEs than students with similar starting points nationally. The school ranks 20th out of 26 secondary schools in the local authority, putting it in the bottom quarter of Bristol’s state secondaries. Its Attainment 8 score of 33.3 is also low, and only 19.2% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, compared with 43.8% who achieved a grade 4 or above. The EBacc average point score sits at 2.95, and just 4.8% of students entered the full EBacc combination. These figures paint a clear picture of a school where academic outcomes are a significant concern.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPenpole Lane, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS11 0EB
HeadteacherRhian Davies Jones
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils739
Free School Meals (FSM)50.6%
School Capacity739 / 945 (78% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Sixth Form CentreGymnasiumTennis CourtsTheatreArt StudiosAstro TurfScience LabsMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RowingMartial ArtsCricketRugbyHockeyCross CountryFootballDanceBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghScience ClubDramaModel United NationsArt ClubBook ClubYoung EnterpriseChoirCodingOrchestraDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oasis Academy Brightstowe

Oasis Academy Brightstowe has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.