Oasis Academy Marksbury Road is a mainstream primary school in Bedminster, Bristol, City of, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 75 of its 355 pupils (21.1%) were getting SEN support and 19 (5.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 355 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Bristol, City of.
21.1% get SEN support
75 of 355 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
5.4% have an EHC plan
19 of 355 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty31
- Social, emotional and mental health25
- Speech, language and communication17
- Autism14
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 355 (places for 390)
- Headteacher
- Mr Alex Dart (Principal)
- Part of
- Oasis Community Learning
- Free school meals
- 42% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- School reference (URN)
- 140268
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bristol, City of council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, July 2018; standards maintained (December 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in July 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
Marksbury Road, Bedminster, BS3 5JL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Knowle DGE Academy Special school · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Compass Point Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–4 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Boomsatsuma Create Agency Independent · Ages 16–25 1.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Victoria Park Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 14.4%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.2 miles
- Oasis Academy Daventry Road Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 24.6%, EHC plans 8% 0.4 miles
- Oasis Academy Connaught Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 17.1%, EHC plans 2.6% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Bristol, City of SEND schools in Bristol, City of
Questions about Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
How many pupils at Oasis Academy Marksbury Road have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 75 of the 355 pupils (21.1%) were getting SEN support and 19 (5.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Oasis Academy Marksbury Road?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (31 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (25 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (17 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Oasis Academy Marksbury Road?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Oasis Academy Marksbury Road?
Through Bristol, City of council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Oasis Academy Marksbury Road?
You can ask for Oasis Academy Marksbury Road to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Oasis Academy Marksbury Road have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Compass Point Primary School, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is Oasis Academy Marksbury Road?
Marksbury Road, Bedminster, BS3 5JL, in Bristol, City of.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.