SchoolScoresKing's Oak Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4JT
0117 992 7127 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 26 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 71% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 8th highest of 25 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 77% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 51% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 66% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 27 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 67% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
51 pupils in this year group.
43% — 21 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 57% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
108 pupils in this year group.
35% — 8 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
121 pupils in this year group.
90% — 3 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 25% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 49% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 101 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 79 |
| Of those, offered a place | 79 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 217 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 22 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 44 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.1% | 19.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 39th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 13.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.9% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 23.8 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 18th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 32nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 18.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 27th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 65% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2% | 10.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Digitech Studio School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mangotsfield School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Cabot Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Bernard Lovell Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bristol Brunel Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hanham Woods Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Downend School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lyde Green Community School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Bristol Metropolitan Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is King's Oak Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did King's Oak Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend King's Oak Academy?
74% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend King's Oak Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is King's Oak Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 79 families put King's Oak Academy as their first choice for 101 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 79 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137106.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.