Oasis Academy Brislington vs St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oasis Academy Brislington
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,357 students
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Bristol · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
753 students
| Measure | Oasis Academy Brislington Bristol, South West | St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Bristol, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #229 of 402 | #215 of 402 |
| National rank | #2206 of 4,090 | #2120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,357 | 753 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,357 | 753 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.1% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.8% | 37.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | 64.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.15 | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bristol | Bristol |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.oasisacademybrislington.org/ | www.stberns.bristol.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 45.4).
- •Oasis Academy Brislington is the larger school with 1,357 students compared with 753.
- •Oasis Academy Brislington is a academy school while St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Oasis Academy Brislington better than St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 45.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Oasis Academy Brislington and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Bristol in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oasis Academy Brislington: 1,357. St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School: 753. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oasis Academy Brislington and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School rank in South West?
Oasis Academy Brislington is 229th of 402 and St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School is 215th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).