SchoolScoresOasis Academy John Williams
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Petherton Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9BU
01275 894680 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 September 2023.
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 | 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
61 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 16th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 15th highest of 25 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 46 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 40% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 66% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
161 pupils in this year group.
39% — 7 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | 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. | 46.9 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 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.
163 pupils in this year group.
85% — 5 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 7 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. | 85% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 9% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 18% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 85% |
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 | 177 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 152 |
| Of those, offered a place | 152 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 391 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 10th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 40.7% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0% | 20.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 10.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.6% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 40.6 | 37.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 30th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 21% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.47% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 37th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 33% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 25th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 49% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 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
- Oasis Academy Daventry Road 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cleve House School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oasis Academy Brislington 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bridge Learning Campus 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 needs attention · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Temple Quarter 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 expected
- LPW Independent School 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-ACT Bristol Academy South 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024, before conversion) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bedminster Down School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oasis Academy John Williams's Ofsted rating?
Oasis Academy John Williams was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2023.
How did Oasis Academy John Williams do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Oasis Academy John Williams?
82% of the 61 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Oasis Academy John Williams to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oasis Academy John Williams oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 152 families put Oasis Academy John Williams as their first choice for 177 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 152 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 135663.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.