Oasis Academy John Williams, Bristol

In its own words: "The ethos of Oasis Academy is rooted in Christian-based values, which permeates every aspect of its life. These include valuing everyone and protecting individual rights to freedom and choice, working actively against discrimination and social exclusion, and respecting the beliefs and practices of others."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am exceptionally proud to welcome you to Oasis Academy John Williams! When our academy opened in September 2008 our mission was simple: to build the outstanding school our community deserves. Our passion is for learning and our aim is simple; we want every young person to achieve their personal best whatever their talents or ambitions."

In 2026, pupils at Oasis Academy John Williams averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46 in Bristol, City of; and 47 across England.

47% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 44% in Bristol, City of; and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 46.9.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.37: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 42.6, against 48.3 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 5.7 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 24 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Business Studies.

For September 2026 entry, 152 families put Oasis Academy John Williams as their first choice and 391 named it as one of their preferences, for 177 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Oasis Academy John Williams are St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School (0.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.5); Oasis Academy Daventry Road (1 mile); Oasis Academy Brislington (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42.6); and Bridge Learning Campus (1.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 33.4).

Oasis Academy John Williams's 2026 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Oasis Academy John Williams is one of 58 schools run by Oasis Community Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 41.1 in 2024/25.

Of the 155 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 79% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 45% to a further education college, 3% to an apprenticeship and 3% into work.

44.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Bedminster Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fortfield Road (n-bound), 320 metres away.

In 2024/25, Oasis Academy John Williams issued 349 suspensions, 40.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 4 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Oasis Academy John Williams are Oasis Academy New Oak (0.2 miles), St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.3 miles), E-ACT Perry Court Academy (0.4 miles) and E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.