Oasis Academy Brislington, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oasis Academy Brislington excels at offering a wide range of clubs and activities that all pupils can enjoy, particularly sports teams, performing arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school is committed to supporting pupils with additional needs through specialist staff and tailored teaching. Teachers work hard to create a sense of belonging and provide strong guidance to help pupils prepare for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Strong extra-curricular provision with many sports clubs, performing arts, and enrichment activities that disadvantaged pupils can access
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs through specialist provision and well-trained staff
- Broad, ambitious curriculum with regular updates to keep learning relevant
- Strong careers guidance and work experience opportunities preparing pupils well for next steps
- Pupils feel safe and bullying is dealt with effectively
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils have poor attendance
- Behaviour policy not applied consistently, particularly at unstructured times
- Some pupils struggle to meet behaviour expectations and feel sanctions are unfair
- Not all staff consistently model high expectations of behaviour
- Some parents feel communication from the school could be better
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, performing arts show, Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, house system charity fundraising, careers fairs, work experience placements
Oasis Academy Brislington is meeting expected standards across most areas. The school has a broad, ambitious curriculum and strong support systems, though attendance and behaviour consistency need improvement.
At a Glance
30.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
56
Total classes
13 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
1,357 pupils
1,303 capacity
54 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
4,552
Applications
4,544
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.52094%
Overall absence
26.65716%
Persistent absence
1,403
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
Oasis Academy Brislington
West Town Lane Academy
Holymead Primary School
Broomhill Junior School
Waycroft Academy
Broomhill Infant & Nursery School
Woodlands Academy
St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Oasis Academy New Oak
Wicklea Academy
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
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