The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 213 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 970
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 48.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Ben Tucker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmE-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy
Primary · 501m away
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 520m away
Snowdon Village
Free school · 588m away
Whitehall Primary School
Primary · 667m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 714m away
Easton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Easton CofE Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Evergreen Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is The City Academy Bristol's Ofsted rating?
The City Academy Bristol was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The City Academy Bristol?
The City Academy Bristol currently has 970 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The City Academy Bristol take?
The City Academy Bristol caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The City Academy Bristol?
The City Academy Bristol is in Bristol, BS5 9JH, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The City Academy Bristol have a sixth form?
Yes, The City Academy Bristol has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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