Oasis Academy John Williams
Bristol, BS14 9BU · Bristol, City of · secondary school
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13th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 445 of them, against 4.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.5 · 54 | 30% | 1.63 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
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 John Williams overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 858 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific activities are available within the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy John Williams
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and well supported, with staff building strong relationships and fostering a sense of community. The school maintains high expectations, promoting ‘character, confidence and community’ while ensuring pupils behave well and feel valued.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’, with teachers knowing ‘exactly what content they expect pupils to learn’.
- Staff provide ‘precise support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- Pupils ‘read widely and often’, with books extending their vocabulary and understanding of diverse cultures.
- The school promotes ‘tolerance and mutual respect’, helping pupils understand fundamental British values.
- Trust staff and trustees ‘provide effective support and challenge’ to the school.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not always enable pupils to deepen their understanding, as they do not sufficiently ‘apply what they know when learning new content’.
- Attendance remains an issue, with ‘too many pupils’ not attending school often enough, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
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 | 42.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.9 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| 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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