Oasis Academy Bank Leaze, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a highly inclusive school where all pupils, especially disadvantaged learners, achieve well above average. The school excels at supporting pupils with additional needs through tailored provision and expert staff training. Pupils thrive in a warm, respectful environment where they develop not just academically but also emotionally and socially, with excellent pastoral care and a rich programme of enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national averages, especially in reading, writing and mathematics by end of key stage 2
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND and those receiving pupil premium funding, with highly effective systems to identify needs quickly
- Strong personal development programme with a focus on the school's '9 habits' that builds confidence, resilience and independence
- Excellent pastoral care with staff checking mood of all pupils daily and providing tailored emotional support
- Wide range of clubs and enrichment activities that encourage and nurture talents
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some subjects does not always use learning activities that help pupils deepen knowledge and progress to more complex work
- Early years staff do not always make the most of interactions with children to develop and extend vocabulary
- Attendance and persistent absence remain areas requiring ongoing priority and support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess club, residential visits, national choir events, indoor gym activities
Oasis Academy Bank Leaze is a highly inclusive and welcoming school where pupils, particularly disadvantaged learners, achieve consistently well above national averages. Leaders and trustees are ambitious for the school and community, creating an environment where pupils thrive.
At a Glance
52.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81%. Maths has remained stable at around 85%. Writing has remained stable at around 81%.
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
26.7
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
237 pupils
250 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
5,450
Applications
4,547
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.79948%
Overall absence
16.47727%
Persistent absence
176
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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