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More than 300 Bristol students from Years 7, 8, and 9 at King’s Oak Academy recently took part in an engaging and educational workshop aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of alcohol and alcohol abuse. The workshop was delivered by Collingwood Learning through its innovative and

We are very excited to announce our after-school clubs and activities for the start of this year will be available to book from 3pm today via the MyChildAtSchool App (MCAS). To book your child on to an after-school club activity please go to the “Clubs” section on the MCAS Apps

As the new academic year commences, parents are being strongly encouraged to ensure their children return to school. Recent data has shown a significant increase in the number of children not attending school regularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Bristol experiencing some of the highest rates of

King’s Oak Academy is proud to announce an exceptional year of GCSE results, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. Our school community has demonstrated remarkable resilience and commitment, leading to achievements that reflect our ethos of excellence and perseverance. King’s Oak Academy

In an exhilarating semi-final match at the Euros, England’s victory over the Netherlands was sealed by hero Ollie Watkins. Ollie Watkins, once played for Weston-super-Mare FC, playing alongside him was Dan Jackson, now a PE teacher at King’s Oak Academy. BBC Points West and ITV West Country News went along

King’s Oak Academy’s Year Nine Duke of Edinburgh students were recently invited to Kingswood Fire and Rescue Station for an engaging and informative session on water safety. This visit followed a comprehensive water safety presentation the students had previously received from Avon and Somerset Fire and Rescue.

Professional chef James Dixon, General Manager at The Packhorse in Bath, visited Kings Oak Academy to share his expertise with Year 10 hospitality and catering students. During his visit, James provided an insightful look into the life of a professional chef. He engaged students with a live

  Crews from Avon Fire and Rescue Service were called out to an academy in Kingswood recently – fortunately not for an emergency, but instead for an educational visit. Students from years 6-11 at King’s Oak Academy were invited to observe a range of

King’s Oak Academy held a Democracy Day, inviting students and teachers to participate in a school-wide voting event on a range of significant issues. The event aimed to give students and pupils a deeper understanding of democratic processes. Claire Carter from BBC Radio Bristol interviewed Principal Katherine Ogden about how

A student from an academy in Kingswood has just become a national champion in the boxing ring. Lacey Holloway, a Year 8 student at King’s Oak Academy, is now an English Schools Boxing Champion in the under 38kg weight category. After a series of tough preliminary fights

  Students from King’s Oak Academy’s student council, from Years 1-4, recently embarked on a visit to Minerva Primary Academy, to exchange ideas and experiences. The visit provided an opportunity for students from both academies to engage in discussions, sharing insights into their school cultures and practices.

British Science Week at King’s Oak Academy offered a diverse range of activities tailored to students of all ages. In alignment with this year’s British Science Week Theme ‘Time’, students from Years 7 to Year 11 participated in tutor-led activities aimed at conquering stereotypes in science, technology,

Pictured: Some of the selected student councillors King’s Oak Academy introduced students to the world of democracy with a successful student council election during UK Parliament Week. All lower school pupils enthusiastically joining in with voting, debating, making speeches, and electing their representatives. Miss Palmer-Turk,

Twenty-eight Year 9 students from King’s Oak Academy in Kingswood participated in an enriching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Crest Discovery Day hosted at Mewburn Ellis, a distinguished Bristol-based law firm. Crest Awards offer an introduction to real project work and give students the freedom to

Forty-Five Year 10 students from King’s Oak Academy had the unique opportunity to visit the world-renowned Airbus site in Filton for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) event during National Apprenticeship Week. The Bristol students started the day with a site tour of the landing gear