Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Bristol, BS11 0EB · Bristol, City of · secondary school
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21st of 22 secondary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 361 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 21.1 · 4 | 46% | 0.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.01 · 2 | 38% | 0.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.7 · 4 | 15% | 0.06 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oasis Academy Brightstowe overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Music Academy, Rowing Academy, Girls' Netball Academy, and Rugby Academy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 741 pupils against a stated capacity of 945. 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 Progress 8 score and the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How do the academies integrate with the main timetable for interested pupils?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Overview
Following a period of turbulence, new leadership has begun to stabilise the school, resulting in improved behaviour and a positive culture. While personal development and leadership are rated ‘Good’, the quality of education and behaviour require improvement as the school embeds new practices. The report notes that while achievement is improving, published outcomes remain low and attendance issues persist.
Strengths
- Pupils move around the school calmly and arrive punctually, reflecting raised expectations for behaviour and learning.
- The curriculum is described as ‘well sequenced and ambitious’, with structured routines to help pupils recall learning.
- Personal development is strong, with daily ‘character development’ time and a comprehensive careers curriculum preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and well supported by pastoral teams.
- New processes for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have improved attendance and behaviour.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies are not fully effective, meaning staff lack a complete understanding of what pupils know and can do.
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly, which hinders their learning and prevents them from achieving well.
- The numeracy curriculum does not sufficiently adapt to meet the needs of pupils lacking secure early numeracy knowledge.
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 | 33.3 |
| 2024/25 | 38.2 |
| 2025/26 | 33.7 |
| 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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