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Oasis Academy Brightstowe Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 739 pupils, and a capacity of 945 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

739

Pupils

945

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Oasis Academy Brightstowe Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Brightstowe?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Brightstowe is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Oasis Academy Brightstowe sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bristol, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bristol, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bristol, City of catchment area documents →

Oasis Academy Brightstowe: 945 places, 78% filled: places available

Oasis Academy Brightstowe has a published admission number of 945 places. 739 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 945 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50.6% of pupils at Oasis Academy Brightstowe are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bristol.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bristol, City of publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bristol, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Oasis Academy Brightstowe: School Information

Full address
Penpole Lane, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 0EB
Local authority
Bristol, City of
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
50.6% of pupils
DfE URN
135671

Other Secondary Schools in Bristol

If Oasis Academy Brightstowe is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bristol are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Oasis Academy Brightstowe by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Oasis Academy Brightstowe

What is the catchment area for Oasis Academy Brightstowe?

The catchment area for Oasis Academy Brightstowe is the geographic zone Bristol, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bristol, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Oasis Academy Brightstowe oversubscribed?

Oasis Academy Brightstowe has a capacity of 945 places and currently has 739 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bristol, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Oasis Academy Brightstowe?

Admission to Oasis Academy Brightstowe is managed by Bristol, City of. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Oasis Academy Brightstowe cover?

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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