Oasis Academy Brightstowe

Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Oasis Academy Brightstowe
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Established 2008
Type Academy
Principal Matthew Butler
Specialism ICT
Mathematics
Location Penpole Lane
Bristol
BS11 0EB
England
DfE URN 135671
Ofsted Reports
Students 485
Gender Coeducational
Ages 11–16 (18 from September 2011)
Website oasisacademybrightstowe.org

Coordinates: 51°29′27″N 2°40′11″W / 51.4908°N 2.6698°W / 51.4908; -2.6698

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is an secondary school with academy status in Bristol, England. It opened in September 2008 in the buildings of the former Portway Community School. The academy provides education for 485 students aged 11 to 16.

In September 2010 Oasis Academy Brightstowe received a new headmaster, Mr Butler. He was the replacement for Mrs Winterman who retired.[1]

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Sponsors

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is sponsored by Oasis Community Learning, which is a separate charity, but is part of the Oasis Global family. Oasis UK, a Christian organisation, was founded by Rev Steve Chalke M.B.E. in 1985, and began its work in the UK but now delivers educational, healthcare and housing projects throughout the world. Oasis Community Learning sponsor ten other academies across the UK, including South Bristol, Grimsby, Immingham, Enfield, Salford, Croydon and Southampton East and West.

About

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is an independent Academy for 11 to 18 year olds, located in Shirehampton, North Bristol. The Academy opened in September 2008 in the recently redeveloped buildings of the former Portway School. The facilities there include an on-site restaurant, sports hall and learning resource centre.

Specialism

The specialism of this Academy is Mathematics and ICT with Business and Enterprise, and these disciplines are emphasised throughout the curriculum.

Oasis Academy Brightstowe was given £1.8million to develop a 21st century ICT capability, so students here have access to the very latest technology; including a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre, access to Wi-Fi throughout the school, and a Virtual Learning Environment, designed to give students access to online learning provision.

Sixth form

In September 2011, the Academy will open a sixth form and hopes to offer vocational and academic qualifications to 16 to 18 year olds.

The Academy is also developing partnerships with local businesses to help deliver its enterprise specialism and has teamed up with Liverpool Victoria to offer adult Leadership and Management qualifications to students aged 16 and over.

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