Digitech Studio School
| Type | Secondary / Studio schools |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tower Road North Warmley Bristol BS30 8XQ |
| Phone | 01179927100 |
| Reference Number | 142079 |
Digitech Studio School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, raising its overall effectiveness rating to Good. The school is commended for its inclusive atmosphere where differences are celebrated and for the strong relationships between staff and pupils. While the curriculum is well-structured and supports pupils in developing important concepts, there remains a need to deepen and broaden subject knowledge, particularly in preparation for examinations. The sixth form provision is particularly strong, with students gaining valuable skills for future careers in the creative industries.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 593 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.29%
Girls: 46.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 65 | 28 | 93 |
| 11 | 45 | 34 | 79 |
| 12 | 116 | 122 | 238 |
| 13 | 90 | 93 | 183 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.1% |
| Unclassified | 5.7% |
| White, Other | 4.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils and staff feel safe, respected, and valued.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, promoting independence.
- Ambitious vision shared by staff, pupils, and parents.
- Well-planned and sequenced curriculum in many areas.
- High-quality sixth form provision with expert teaching.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils receive unnecessary support that limits their ability to produce sophisticated work.
- Curriculum does not always provide wide enough subject knowledge for deeper understanding.
- Older pupils have gaps in knowledge about different religions and relationships education.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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