SchoolScoresOasis Academy Brightstowe
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed
Part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Penpole Lane, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0EB
0117 316 7330 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
48 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 21st highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 20th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 21st highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 25 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 86% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 33% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 66% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 55% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 20th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
127 pupils in this year group.
27% — 19 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% | 46% | 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. | 38.2 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.1 | 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.
142 pupils in this year group.
83% — 7 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 83% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 13% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 44% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 13% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 83% |
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 Bristol, City of. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 107 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 85 |
| Of those, offered a place | 84 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 151 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 51.3% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.3% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 20.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 10.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 39th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 4% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 39.0% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 40th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 83.8 | 37.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.54% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 41st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 39th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 82% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 13.0%* | 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
- St Bede's Catholic College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Katherine's School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Blaise High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Badminton School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 51% A*/A at A level
- Redmaids' High School 2.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 71% A*/A at A level
- Bristol Free School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy Brightstowe's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Oasis Academy Brightstowe do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 19 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Oasis Academy Brightstowe?
65% of the 48 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oasis Academy Brightstowe to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oasis Academy Brightstowe oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 85 families put Oasis Academy Brightstowe as their first choice for 107 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 84 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 135671.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.