City of Bristol College

Type General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education
Age Range 16-99
Religion Does not apply
Address St George's Road
Anchor Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA
Reference Number 131094

City of Bristol College has shown a solid overall performance with a rating of 'Good' across most areas of education and management. The college provides a supportive environment for its students and apprentices, fostering a culture of respect and positive behavior. Many students feel safe and valued, benefiting from a well-structured curriculum that is informed by employer input and focused on industry needs. However, there are significant areas needing improvement, particularly in personal development and careers guidance, where many students lack adequate support and resources. This reflects a need for better integration of work-related activities and experiences to enhance employability outcomes for all students, including those with high needs.

General Makeup

Number of pupils

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown
13 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Requires Improvement
  >  Leadership & Management Good
Last Report Date 17 Jan 2023
Date Report
17 Jan 2023 Full inspection:
01 Dec 2021 Monitoring visit
02 Mar 2021 Monitoring visit
10 Nov 2020 Monitoring visit
12 Nov 2019 Full inspection:
16 May 2017 Full inspection:
15 Nov 2016 Monitoring visit
23 Jun 2016 Monitoring visit
13 Apr 2016 Monitoring visit
26 Jan 2016 Full inspection:
12 May 2014 Full inspection:
09 Oct 2013 Monitoring visit
18 Feb 2013 Full inspection:
18 Jan 2010 Full inspection:
10 Dec 2008 Curriculum and development visit
15 Oct 2007 Curriculum and development visit
07 Nov 2006 Monitoring visit
18 Oct 2006 Curriculum and development visit
30 Jan 2006 Full inspection:
03 Dec 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • The college provides effective teaching that promotes positive interactions among students and staff.
  • Leaders engage with local employers to ensure the curriculum aligns with industry needs.
  • There is a well-designed curriculum for students with high needs that prepares them for independence and employment.
  • Most teachers have extensive subject knowledge and experience, contributing positively to student learning.
  • The college has developed effective apprenticeship programs tailored to industry requirements.

Areas for Improvement

  • Too few students receive adequate personal development and healthy living guidance.
  • Many students lack access to meaningful work experience, impacting their employability.
  • Impartial careers guidance is insufficient, leading to a lack of awareness of future opportunities.
  • Quality assurance processes do not sufficiently focus on the quality of education.

Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 26.98
Average Points (best 3) 26.58

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade C- B C+
Average Grade (best 3) C- B C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 3.8%
Unlock Premium

Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.

£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.

Unlock for £9.99

Name Distance
Cathedral Primary School
College Square, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TS
0.19 miles
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Park Lane, St Michael's Hill, BS2 8BE
0.48 miles
Willow Park CofE Primary School
Park Lane, Bristol, BS2 8BE
0.48 miles
Southville Primary School
Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1EB
0.52 miles
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1DB
0.58 miles
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Royal Park, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3AW
0.65 miles
Ashton Gate Primary School
Ashton Gate Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1SZ
0.67 miles
Hotwells Primary School
Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4ND
0.73 miles
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Spencer House, Bristol, BS1 6RR
0.78 miles
LPW Independent School
LPW House, Princess Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4AG
0.87 miles
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Aberdeen Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 6HY
0.87 miles
Compass Point Primary School
South Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AU
0.89 miles
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Windmill Close, Windmill Hill, St. Mary Redcliffe Primary School, Bristol, BS3 4DP
0.92 miles
Luckwell Primary School
Luckwell Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3ET
0.99 miles
Cotham Gardens Primary School
18 Cotham Grove, Bristol, BS6 6AL
1.1 miles
Hannah More Primary School
New Kingsley Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LT
1.13 miles
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Haviland House, Bristol, BS2 0DT
1.17 miles
Victoria Park Primary School
Atlas Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4QS
1.21 miles
St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Little Bishop Street, Bristol, BS2 9JF
1.21 miles
Parson Street Primary School
Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NR
1.27 miles
Name Distance
Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS
0.19 miles
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place, Bristol, BS8 1JX
0.33 miles
Bristol Grammar School
University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR
0.51 miles
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT
0.8 miles
Clifton High School
0.84 miles
Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT
0.89 miles
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Spring Street, Bristol, BS3 4PZ
0.96 miles
North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU
0.97 miles
Clifton College
Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ
1.03 miles
E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD
1.31 miles
Ashton Park School
Blackmoor's Lane, Bower Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2JL
1.31 miles
Redland Green School
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH
1.51 miles
Knowle DGE Academy
Novers Road, Bristol, BS4 1QY
1.81 miles
Cleve House School
254 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2PN
1.83 miles
The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH
1.98 miles
Bedminster Down School
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ
2.12 miles
Prospect Education Trust
Tramway Road, Bristol, BS4 3DS
2.17 miles
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL
2.18 miles
Claremont School
Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4LR
2.32 miles
Badminton School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3BA
2.45 miles
Filters

Basics

Age Range

Special Schools

Independent Schools

Faith Schools

Key Stage 2 Attainment

Students Meeting expected standard

Unlock Premium to filter by results - £9.99 one-off, lifetime access.

Unlock for £9.99

Students Meeting higher standard

Unlock Premium to filter by results - £9.99 one-off, lifetime access.

Unlock for £9.99

GCSE Attainment

Attainment 8 score percentile

Unlock Premium to filter by results - £9.99 one-off, lifetime access.

Unlock for £9.99

Students getting 5 or more GCSE's at grade 9-4 (A-C)

Unlock Premium to filter by results - £9.99 one-off, lifetime access.

Unlock for £9.99
Bootstrap