The City Academy Bristol
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Russell Town Avenue Bristol Avon BS5 9JH |
| Phone | 01179413800 |
| Reference Number | 144509 |
The City Academy Bristol continues to maintain its good standards since the previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a commitment to high expectations for all pupils. The school provides a vibrant and inclusive environment where cultural diversity is celebrated, and students feel safe and supported. There is a strong focus on personal development, offering a range of extracurricular activities, although participation remains limited among some pupils. The school has implemented effective support systems for pupils with special educational needs, helping them to develop confidence and improve their learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 970 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.3%
Girls: 46.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 118 | 90 | 208 |
| 8 | 102 | 99 | 201 |
| 9 | 88 | 98 | 186 |
| 10 | 114 | 81 | 195 |
| 11 | 95 | 85 | 180 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 20.3% |
| White, British | 19% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% |
| Unclassified | 8.5% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and feel proud to be part of the school community.
- High expectations lead to good academic progress and respectful relationships.
- Successful support for pupils with SEND fosters confidence and improved learning.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective content delivery.
- A well-considered personal development program promoting safety and health.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment practices can lead to misconceptions among pupils.
- Low participation in work experience placements limits breadth of experience.
- Limited engagement in extracurricular activities by a minority of pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 42.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 59 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 61 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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E-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy
All Hallows Road, Easton, Bristol, BS5 0HR |
0.31 miles |
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Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Avonvale Road, Redfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 9RH |
0.32 miles |
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The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road, Bristol, BS5 9AT |
0.39 miles |
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Whitehall Primary School
Johnsons Lane, Whitehall, Bristol, BS5 9AT |
0.41 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Blackswarth Road, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 8AS |
0.44 miles |
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E-Act Barton Hill Academy
Queen Ann Road, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9TX |
0.47 miles |
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Easton CofE Primary School
Beaufort Street, Easton, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 0SQ |
0.5 miles |
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Evergreen Primary Academy
Waverley Street, Easton, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0YR |
0.63 miles |
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St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TJ |
0.65 miles |
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May Park Primary School
Coombe Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LE |
0.81 miles |
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Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Haviland House, Bristol, BS2 0DT |
0.82 miles |
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St Werburgh's Primary School
James Street, St Werburgh's, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 9US |
0.86 miles |
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Summerhill Academy
Plummers Hill, St George, Bristol, BS5 7JU |
0.86 miles |
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Summerhill Infant School
Clouds Hill Road, St George, Bristol, BS5 7LE |
0.86 miles |
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Cabot Primary School
Halston Drive, St Paul's, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 9JE |
0.86 miles |
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Hannah More Primary School
New Kingsley Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LT |
0.88 miles |
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St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Glenfrome Road, Bristol, BS2 9UX |
0.89 miles |
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St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
Albert Crescent, Bristol, BS2 0SU |
0.95 miles |
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St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre
Little Bishop Street, Bristol, BS2 9JF |
1 miles |
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St Anne's Infant School
Bloomfield Road, Brislington, Bloomfield Rd, Bristol, BS4 3QJ |
1.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
1.16 miles |
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Prospect Education Trust
Tramway Road, Bristol, BS4 3DS |
1.36 miles |
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E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
1.38 miles |
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Collegiate School
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1.41 miles |
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT |
1.49 miles |
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Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Spring Street, Bristol, BS3 4PZ |
1.5 miles |
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Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU |
1.52 miles |
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North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
1.61 miles |
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Cleve House School
254 Wells Road, Knowle, Bristol, BS4 2PN |
1.65 miles |
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
1.71 miles |
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Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
1.76 miles |
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS |
1.8 miles |
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Bristol Grammar School
University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
1.85 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
1.89 miles |
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City of Bristol College
St George's Road, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA |
1.98 miles |
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John Cabot Academy
Woodside Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BD |
2.01 miles |
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Redland Green School
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH |
2.01 miles |
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Briarwood School
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA |
2.05 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
2.08 miles |
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Hanham Woods Academy
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 3LA |
2.17 miles |