The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.6
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 226 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,299
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Miss Jenny Cusack (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 700m away
Chester Park Junior School
Primary · 709m away
Two Mile Hill Primary School
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Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Encompass Education
Independent · 1.0km away
Minerva Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Summerhill Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Summerhill Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bristol Brunel Academy a selective school?
No. Bristol Brunel Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bristol Brunel Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Brunel Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2026. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bristol Brunel Academy?
Bristol Brunel Academy currently has 1,299 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bristol Brunel Academy take?
Bristol Brunel Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bristol Brunel Academy?
Bristol Brunel Academy is in Bristol, BS15 1NU, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bristol Brunel Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bristol Brunel Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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