Oasis Academy John Williams
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| Established | September 2008 (as Oasis Academy: Bristol) |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy |
| Executive Principal | Victoria Boomer |
| Founder | John Williams |
| Location |
Petherton Road Hengrove, Bristol BS14 9BU England Coordinates: 51°25′11″N 2°33′59″W / 51.4196°N 2.5663°W |
| DfE URN | 135663 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Capacity | 1,010 |
| Students | 805 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Colours | Purple |
| Website |
oasisacademyjohnwilliams |
Oasis Academy: John Williams is a secondary school with an academy status in the Hengrove district of Bristol, England. Opened in 2008, it is run by the Christian charity Oasis Trust.
History
Before 2008, the school was known as Hengrove Community Arts College and then Oasis Academy: Bristol, before adopting its current name in September 2010, in tribute of the school's founding Principal, John Williams, who had died of a heart attack.[1]Hengrove was one of the first Comprehensive Schools to open in Bristol in 1955. It was outstandingly successful in helping children who had not passed the eleven plus,( which was compulsory in those days) to progress, many of them going on to university. It attracted teachers who were enthusiastic about the new comprehensive system, many of whom were outstanding and provided an education which was second to none. The headmaster was Dr. R.Perry.
Events
On 8 October 2012, The Countess of Wessex visited to celebrate the academy's work on dyslexia and literacy. To commemorate her visit, she unveiled a plaque.[2]
See also
- Oasis Academy Brightstowe (also in Bristol)
- Oasis Academy Brislington
- Oasis Academy Hadley