Established 2008 Principal Matthew Butler Phone +44 117 316 7330 Number of students 718 | DfE URN 135671 Tables Capacity 945 Founded 2008 | |
Trust Oasis Community Learning Location Penpole LaneBristolBS11 0EBEngland Similar Redland Green School, Henbury School, Bristol Free School, Cotham School, St Bede's Catholic College Profiles | ||
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a secondary school with academy status in Bristol, England. It opened in September 2008 in the buildings of the former Portway Community School.
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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 16-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 include an on-site restaurant, sports hall and learning resource centre.
Specialism
The specialism of the 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, providing current technology, a Learning Resource Centre, access to Wi-Fi Internet and a Virtual Learning Environment.