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Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Penpole Lane, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0EB, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.2 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
739
Capacity
945
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.2, the school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to similar institutions, yet it still requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. While 50% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school. The limited EBacc entry at 23% may also be a consideration for parents looking for a more rigorous academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.2 | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 23% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
73%
Good range of subjects
69%
My child is happy
67%
My child makes good progress
65%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Progress is communicated
63%
School has high expectations
60%
Behaviour is good
56%
School supports development
56%
School responds to concerns
54%
School keeps me informed
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.6%
White Other9.9%
Black African5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.49122, -2.67310 · BS11 0EB
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN135671
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Oasis Academy Brightstowe rated by Ofsted?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Oasis Academy Brightstowe a good school?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe scores 6.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oasis Academy Brightstowe?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oasis Academy Brightstowe receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Oasis Academy Brightstowe in GCSEs?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.2. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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