Oasis Academy John Williams
Petherton Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oasis Academy John Williams is a secondary school in Bristol for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 24th of 44 secondary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 September 2023
Pupils are happy at Oasis Academy John Williams. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and their families. As a result, most pupils feel well supported. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Staff build pupils' confidence and encourage them to be ambitious. The trust's vision permeates all areas of the school through the development of 'character, confidence and community'. Pupils feel welcome and valued as part of the school community. The curriculum and wider personal development enable pupils to develop their characters well. Pupils behave well. Disruption to learning is rare and does not persist. Pupils are friendly and courteous to one another and to staff. Social times are calm and orderly. Pupils develop their talents and interests through the many enrichment activities that the school provides. Leadership roles provide opportunities for pupils to become active citizens and to contribute to the school community. Pupils aspire to these roles and are proud to represent the school. Many parents feel that the school communicates well with them and that they have the information they need to support their child. They appreciate the high aspirations that the school has for all pupils.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not always enable pupils to deepen their understanding. Consequently, pupils do not practise what they have learned. The school and the trust need to ensure that pupils apply what they know when learning new content.
- Some pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged or pupils with SEND, do not attend school often enough. Consequently, they do not learn as well as their peers, nor do they have opportunities for wider development. The school and trust need to continue to prioritise their work to improve pupils' attendance.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
161 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
858 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near Oasis Academy John Williams
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Daventry Road | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.5 |
| Cleve House School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Oasis Academy Brislington | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.3 |
| Bridge Learning Campus | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 34.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Victoria Boomer-Clark
- Phone
- 01275894680
- Address
- Petherton Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 9BU
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 135663
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.