King's Oak Academy, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
King's Oak Academy excels at helping children develop as people - teaching them to be kind, respectful, and confident. The school creates a warm, calm environment where pupils feel safe and happy, with excellent support for families and the wider community. Staff ensure that all pupils, including those with additional needs, develop their talents and interests through a rich curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Personal development is outstanding - pupils learn about staying safe, different cultures, and develop confidence to express themselves respectfully
- Strong teaching in early reading with phonics, helping most children read quickly
- Excellent pastoral support for pupils and families, creating a sense of belonging
- Good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning across the school
- Ambitious careers guidance from an early age, with extra support for vulnerable pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some 2024 exam results were below national averages - the school needs to raise achievement at the end of key stage 4
- Recent curriculum improvements haven't yet had sustained impact on pupil outcomes
- A small number of pupils have poor attendance, missing learning and enrichment activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders putting pupils' interests first and creating a positive safety culture.
Extracurricular Activities
Volleyball, parkour, football events
King's Oak Academy is a good school where pupils thrive in a calm, welcoming environment with high expectations. The school has made rapid improvements in many areas, though some curriculum changes are still developing.
At a Glance
29.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
84 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 57%. Maths has declined from 70% to 61%. Writing has declined from 70% to 63%.
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
28
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
992 pupils
1,200 capacity
208 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,039
Applications
3,138
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Secondary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.13636%
Overall absence
22.93489%
Persistent absence
1,029
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
King's Oak Academy
Courtney Primary School
The Park Primary School
Cadbury Heath Primary School
Kings' Forest Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Barrs Court Primary School
St Stephen's Infant School
Parkwall Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
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