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Oasis Academy John Williams

Bristol, City of, BS14 9BUSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.37
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
158 1st-choice / 175 places
Ranking
#2,388
of 3,141 nationally

About Oasis Academy John Williams

Oasis Academy John Williams is a mixed state secondary in Bristol, City of, serving 860 pupils against a capacity of 900, so it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 40.7%, which is notably high compared with the national average and signals a community with significant socioeconomic need. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 404 applications for 175 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.31, and made 158 offers to first-preference applicants. This level of competition suggests that local families see the school as a viable option despite its intake profile. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16, and it has no religious character. The headteacher is Victoria Boomer-Clark, and the school was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPetherton Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS14 9BU
HeadteacherVictoria Boomer-Clark
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils860
Free School Meals (FSM)40.7%
School Capacity860 / 900 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Tennis CourtsSwimming PoolSports HallMusic RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Martial ArtsRowingBadmintonHockeyBasketballFootballGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChessGardeningBook ClubNewspaper

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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Oasis Academy John Williams has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.