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Oasis Academy Temple Quarter

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter

Bristol, City of, BS3 4PZSecondary School·Ages 11-18

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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 TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressSpring Street, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS3 4PZ
HeadteacherRichard James
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils278
Free School Meals (FSM)45.3%
School Capacity278 / 1,600 (17% full)
Sixth FormYes

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

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LibraryScience LabsGymnasiumAstro TurfDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsTennis CourtsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

DanceRoundersFootballCross CountryRugbyTennisRowingHockey

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDuke of EdinburghDebateOrchestraCodingYoung Enterprise

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

117

Applications

335

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

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

2024/25
Pupils per teacherTop 25% of schools
16.5pupils per qualified teacher

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Average class sizeBottom 25% of schools
30.9pupils per class

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

2024/25
Free school meals45.3%

Among the highest-disadvantage schools.

English as additional language26.3%

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

2024/25
Overall attendanceBottom 25% of schools
91.9%

75% of schools in England do better than this.

Persistent absenteesBottom 25% of schools
22.2%

75% of schools in England do better than this.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsTop 25% of schools
0.0 per 100

Better than 75% of schools in England.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

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

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1 mile reference · no real data

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.

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Total schools

12

Oversubscribed

9

Primary

High competition area

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

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter is oversubscribed with approximately 2.9 applications per place (335 applications for 117 places). Admission is competitive and priority is typically given to siblings and children living closest to the school.

Contact Information

01174059767www.oasisacademytemplequarter.org

Spring Street, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS3 4PZ

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Spring Street, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS3 4PZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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