The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 198 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
31% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Kristin Bridgeman (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthias Academy
Academy · Very close
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Primary · 433m away
Avanti Gardens School
Primary · 760m away
Chester Park Junior School
Primary · 949m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Collegiate School
Independent · 1.2km away
Briarwood School
Special school · 1.2km away
May Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bristol Metropolitan Academy a selective school?
No. Bristol Metropolitan Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bristol Metropolitan Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Metropolitan Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bristol Metropolitan Academy?
Bristol Metropolitan Academy currently has 1,096 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bristol Metropolitan Academy take?
Bristol Metropolitan Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bristol Metropolitan Academy?
Bristol Metropolitan Academy is in Bristol, BS16 2HD, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bristol Metropolitan Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Bristol Metropolitan Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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