Oasis Academy Long Cross
Bristol, BS11 0LP · Bristol, City of · primary school
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74th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 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 — 5.1/10 against 387 of them, against 3.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.21 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
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 Long Cross overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Yoga, Art Club, Singing and dancing, Fitness, and Games Club, alongside multi-sports activities. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 521 pupils against a stated capacity of 470. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 51, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? Since the inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made in reading since the 2024/25 results? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils during the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Oasis Academy Long Cross
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, welcome, and well-supported, with strong relationships between staff, families, and the community. While safeguarding standards are met and behaviour is generally good, the school faces significant challenges in academic achievement, with too many pupils not reaching expected standards due to gaps in knowledge and inconsistent curriculum implementation.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Pupils behave well, treating others with "kindness and respect," and bullying is rare.
- Leaders build "strong relationships" with families to support attendance and wellbeing.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective support" and are "fully included."
- Staff workload is managed carefully, and leaders provide "dedicated, regular training time."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "implement the curriculum consistently well" so pupils learn what is intended.
- Leaders should "close gaps in pupils' knowledge" in reading, writing, and mathematics to improve achievement.
- Leaders should ensure early years children have the necessary knowledge for a "successful transition into key stage 1."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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