Oasis Academy John Williams
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Petherton Road Hengrove Bristol BS14 9BU |
| Phone | 01275894680 |
| Reference Number | 135663 |
Oasis Academy John Williams is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains including education quality, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel valued and are encouraged to achieve high standards. Relationships between staff, pupils, and families are strong, contributing to a supportive community atmosphere. Although the school has made significant strides in curriculum ambitions and offers various enrichment activities, it faces challenges in ensuring that all pupils deepen their understanding of the content and improve attendance, particularly among disadvantaged and SEND students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 860 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.53%
Girls: 50.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 89 | 181 |
| 8 | 75 | 87 | 162 |
| 9 | 77 | 105 | 182 |
| 10 | 94 | 79 | 173 |
| 11 | 88 | 74 | 162 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.8% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 4.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 29 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Encouragement of reading and cultural understanding
- Good behaviour management leading to calm learning environments
- Positive engagement with parents and families
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent opportunities for pupils to deepen their understanding
- Attendance issues, particularly among disadvantaged and SEND pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 152 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 93 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Oasis Academy New Oak
Walsh Avenue, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9SN |
0.16 miles |
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St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Gladstone Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9LP |
0.26 miles |
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Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Great Hayles Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 0AX |
0.35 miles |
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Ilminster Avenue Nursery School
Ilminster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1BX |
0.62 miles |
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Ilminster Avenue E-ACT Academy
Ilminster Avenue, Knowle West, Avon, Bristol, BS4 1BX |
0.62 miles |
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West Town Lane Academy
West Town Lane, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5DT |
0.68 miles |
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Woodlands Academy
Whittock Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8DQ |
0.76 miles |
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Knowle Park Primary School
Queenshill Road, Knowle Park, Bristol, BS4 2XG |
0.88 miles |
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Whitchurch Primary School
22 Bristol Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0PT |
0.89 miles |
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School of Christ The King Catholic Primary
Hartcliffe Road, Filwood Park, Bristol, BS4 1HD |
0.91 miles |
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Bridge Farm Primary School
East Dundry Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 0LL |
0.95 miles |
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Oasis Academy Connaught
Melvin Square, Knowle West, Bristol, BS4 1NH |
1.03 miles |
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Waycroft Academy
Selden Road, Stockwood, Bristol, BS14 8PS |
1.05 miles |
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Wansdyke Primary School
School Close, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0DU |
1.08 miles |
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Knowle West Early Years Centre
Leinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NN |
1.28 miles |
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Holymead Primary School
Hollywood Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4LE |
1.38 miles |
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Hillcrest Primary School
Cemetery Road, Totterdown, Bristol, BS4 3DE |
1.41 miles |
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Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy
Novers Lane, Knowle West, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 1QW |
1.41 miles |
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Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Marksbury Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5JL |
1.44 miles |
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Victoria Park Primary School
Atlas Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4QS |
1.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oasis Academy Daventry Road
Walsh Avenue, Bristol, BS14 9SQ |
0.15 miles |
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St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Fossedale Avenue, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 9LS |
0.32 miles |
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Cleve House School
254 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2PN |
1.18 miles |
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Oasis Academy Brislington
Hungerford Road, Brislington, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 5EY |
1.22 miles |
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New Fosseway School
Bridge Learning Campus, Teyfant Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0RG |
1.3 miles |
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Knowle DGE Academy
Novers Road, Bristol, BS4 1QY |
1.34 miles |
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Bridge Learning Campus
WILLIAM JESSOP WAY, HARTCLIFFE, BRISTOL, BS13 0RL |
1.37 miles |
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Prospect Education Trust
Tramway Road, Bristol, BS4 3DS |
1.5 miles |
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Avonside School
23 Clothier Road, Bristol, BS4 5PS |
1.55 miles |
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St Brendan's Sixth Form College
Broomhill Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5RQ |
1.55 miles |
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Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Spring Street, Bristol, BS3 4PZ |
1.89 miles |
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT |
2.06 miles |
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E-Act Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AJ |
2.06 miles |
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Manor Wood School
139 Gatehouse Avenue, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 9AB |
2.33 miles |
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Bedminster Down School
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ |
2.33 miles |
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E-Act Venturers' Academy
Withywood Road, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AX |
2.42 miles |
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Lift Broadlands
St Francis Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 2DY |
2.47 miles |
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Hanham Woods Academy
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 3LA |
2.6 miles |
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS |
2.63 miles |
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City of Bristol College
St George's Road, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA |
2.72 miles |