Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
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Ofsted Rating
17%
Capacity
278
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter is a relatively new secondary school in Bristol that is already generating significant interest from local families. In its admissions round for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 335 applications for just 117 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.86. Of those applicants, 89 put the school as their first preference, and 80 of those families received offers. This level of demand suggests parents are actively choosing this school, though it is worth noting that no parent view data is available yet to gauge satisfaction directly. The school is led by headteacher Richard James and currently has 278 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1600, meaning it is still growing into its full size. It is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for ages 11 to 18, with a sixth form already in place.
Academically, the school does not yet have published exam results or an Ofsted rating, so it is difficult to compare its performance against local averages. The local authority average Progress 8 score for Bristol is 0, but Oasis Academy Temple Quarter has no data in this area yet. Its top-performing local peers include Redland Green School, Bristol Cathedral Choir School, and Bristol Metropolitan Academy, all of which have established track records. The school has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 45.3%, which is significantly above the national average and suggests it serves a diverse and disadvantaged community. Without exam data, parents may want to look at the school's curriculum offer and facilities as indicators of its academic ambitions, particularly its science labs, library, and sixth form centre.
The school offers an impressive range of facilities for its size, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, tennis courts, and a sports hall, alongside clubs like Eco Club, DofE, Debate, Orchestra, Coding, and Young Enterprise. Sports on offer include rowing, rugby, football, and hockey. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its high oversubscription rate and growing pupil numbers, this school is likely to suit families who want a modern, well-equipped secondary with a sixth form, and who are comfortable with a school that is still establishing its academic reputation. It is not a boarding school and does not have nursery provision.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Spring Street, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS3 4PZ |
| Headteacher | Richard James |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 278 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.3% |
| School Capacity | 278 / 1,600 (17% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed117
335
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
89 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% 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.
75% 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 British42.8%
- Mixed13.3%
- Asian5.8%
- White (other)5.4%
- Black1.1%
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.
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
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.
16
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
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 Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
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Contact Information
Spring Street, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS3 4PZ
Journey to School
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