King's Oak Academy
Bristol, BS15 4JT · South Gloucestershire · all-through school
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14th of 16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 17 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 819 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.8 · 12 | 46% | 0.53 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.28 · 29 | 38% | 1.11 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.2 · 21 | 15% | 0.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King's Oak Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the breakfast and after-school clubs. Music provision includes drum kit, violin, guitar, and keyboard/piano, alongside Kickstart Coaching for sports.
Getting in
The published school roll is 992 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are below the national progress score? How does the academy ensure consistent progress across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about King's Oak Academy
Overview
Pupils ‘thrive’ at King’s Oak Academy, where ‘warm relationships’ create a calm atmosphere and a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights rapid improvements in achievement and ‘high-quality pastoral support’ that helps pupils flourish beyond school. While some recent curriculum improvements have not yet fully impacted final outcomes, the school is praised for its ambitious approach to personal development and inclusive community engagement.
Strengths
- ‘Personal development’ is rated Outstanding, with pupils learning to ‘explain their views confidently’ and showing respect for diverse backgrounds.
- ‘Leadership and management’ is rated Outstanding, with staff described as ‘highly motivated’ and well-supported by the trust.
- Teaching effectively broadens pupils’ vocabulary, helping them develop a ‘strong knowledge’ of the ‘broad, ambitious curriculum’.
- Early years provision is Good, with children making a ‘strong start with phonics’ and developing a ‘love of reading’.
- The school offers a ‘rich set of experiences’ for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure recent curriculum improvements have a ‘sustained impact’ so that pupils’ achievement is ‘consistently high’ at the end of key stage 4.
- Leaders should address the ‘small number of pupils’ who continue to be absent too often, as this prevents them from achieving well or experiencing full personal development.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.6 |
| 2024/25 | 42.0 |
| 2025/26 | 40.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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