- Oasis Academy Brightstowe
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Oasis Academy Brightstowe 
Established 2008 Type Academy Principal Matthew Butler Specialism ICT
MathematicsLocation Penpole Lane
Bristol
BS11 0EB
EnglandDfE 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
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.
See also
- Oasis Academy Coulsdon
- Oasis Academy Bristol
References
- ^ "Establishment: Oasis Academy Brightstowe". EduBase. Department for Education. http://www.edubase.gov.uk/establishment/summary.xhtml?urn=135671. Retrieved 2 March 2011.
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