GCSE 2025/26
#3,173 of 3,312
Worse than 95% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Nov 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 135671.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 33.7, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 45.1 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 40.1%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 61.9% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 21.1%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 43.7% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 2.8%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 13.1% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 36.6%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 57.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 142 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 1 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 741 |
| Girls | 346 |
| Boys | 395 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 49% |
| First language not English | 14% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 800 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 7.4% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 170 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 34 |
| Average class size | 25.1 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 15.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 47.7 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 9.91 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 29.49 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 38.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 30.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 6 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 107 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 151 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 85 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 84 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 2 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 15.3%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 10% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 39.8%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 9.7%, worse than England, worse than Bristol, City of | 5.2% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 83.8% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 16.9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.5% |
| Permanent exclusions | 4 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 80.8% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 71.9% |
| Further education | 52.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 12.3% |
| School sixth form | 9.6% |
| Sixth form college | 9.6% |
| Employment | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Shirehampton Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Oasis Academy Long Cross | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Nova Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Jul 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2012. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
| 1.2 mi | Secondary | St Bede's Catholic College | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Crockerne Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2023. | |
| 1.2 mi | Secondary | St Katherine's School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 31 Mar 2026. |
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is rated Requires improvement, last inspected on 5 Nov 2024. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Oasis Academy Brightstowe ranks 3,173 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 95% of schools).
In 2025/26, 21.1% of pupils at Oasis Academy Brightstowe got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 33.7 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Oasis Academy Brightstowe was z.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, Oasis Academy Brightstowe made 107 offers from 151 applications (1.4 per offer), and 84 of 85 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
Oasis Academy Brightstowe has 741 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Oasis Academy Brightstowe had 800 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Oasis Academy Brightstowe teaches students up to age 19.
At Oasis Academy Brightstowe, the average class had 25.1 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.5 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Oasis Academy Brightstowe missed 15.3% of sessions (England 8%), and 39.8% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.