The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.5 vs national 43.8)
- 64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
15%
-47.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-10.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
93
-12.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.5
14.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
24.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 28 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,070
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 63.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mrs Katy Reeves
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend E-Act Merchants' Academy?
E-Act Merchants' Academy currently has 1,070 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-Act Merchants' Academy take?
E-Act Merchants' Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is E-Act Merchants' Academy?
E-Act Merchants' Academy is in Bristol, BS13 9AJ, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does E-Act Merchants' Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, E-Act Merchants' Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.