Oasis Academy Long Cross

About Oasis Academy Long Cross

Oasis Academy Long Cross is a primary school in Bristol that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 65 applications for 54 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.2. Of those applications, 51 were first-preference choices, and 51 first-preference offers were made — meaning every family who put it as their top choice secured a place. That’s a reassuring signal for parents considering the school, especially in a city where competition for primary places can be stiff. The school’s parent-view data isn’t available here, but the healthy application numbers suggest a solid local reputation. It’s a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision on site, and currently has 521 pupils on roll — well above its official capacity of 315, which indicates it’s a popular and well-used school in the community.

Academically, the picture is mixed but improving. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016, the school was rated Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. That was an upgrade from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2013. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 44% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — below the local authority average of 58%. However, individual subject scores were stronger: 64% met the expected standard in reading, 61% in writing, and 57% in maths. Reading and maths average scores were 103 and 100 respectively. The school ranks 67th out of 85 primary schools in Bristol on this combined measure, placing it in the bottom half nationally. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard was low, at 5% for reading, writing and maths combined.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, a library, playing fields and an outdoor playground. Sports provision is strong, with football, netball, cricket, tennis, swimming and athletics all on offer, plus clubs like film, gardening and eco club. SEND support is extensive, with provisions for moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder, hearing impairment, physical disability, and social, emotional and mental health needs — including a dedicated SEN unit and resourced provision. With 63.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a high-deprivation community. It’s a good fit for families who want a local, inclusive primary with strong pastoral and SEND support, and who are comfortable with a school that is still working to raise academic outcomes towards the local average.

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