The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
57%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
27%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 44 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Peter Headeach
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
68 Bath Road, Bristol, BS31 1SP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellsway School
Secondary · Very close
Chandag Primary School
Primary · Very close
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Somerdale Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Keyna Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Broadlands School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Lift Broadlands
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is IKB Academy's Ofsted rating?
IKB Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend IKB Academy?
IKB Academy currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does IKB Academy take?
IKB Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is IKB Academy?
IKB Academy is in Bristol, BS31 1SP, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does IKB Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, IKB Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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