Oasis Academy Bank Leaze, Bristol

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~745m)Possible (~1.1km)Unlikely (~1.4km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Judith Parsons
Pupils:237 / 250 capacity
LA:Bristol, City of
Phone:01275894580
Address:Corbet Close, Lawrence Weston, Bristol, BS11 0SN
Trust:OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2012

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 10 months ago
-

Overall

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Requires Improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Requires Improvement

Early Years

Inspected 11 November 2025View full report
URN:138409
UKPRN:10038356
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bristol North West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-2ppMaths+2ppWriting+2pp

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Chapel Lane (E-bound)
245m · 4 min walk
Wesleyan Close (DRT)
352m · 6 min walk
Beverston Gardens (DRT)
412m · 7 min walk
Musgrove Close (W-bound)
419m · 7 min walk
Old Farm Close (DRT)
422m · 7 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

95%

Near capacity

237 pupils

250 capacity

13 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Bristol

Low pressure
New homes approved:21,093
Projected new pupils:5,273

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol

Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

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)

Inspection History(5)

11 November 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsRequires Improvement
1 December 2021
15 June 2016
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.79948%

Overall absence

16.47727%

Persistent absence

176

Enrolments

Authorised2.69613%
Unauthorised3.10335%
Persistent (10%+)16.47727%
Severe (50%+)1.70455%

Absence trend

3.30911%
18/19
9.33528%
20/21
6.68447%
21/22
6.41853%
22/23
6.03919%
23/24
5.79948%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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