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John Cabot Academy
Ages 11–191,278 pupilsDoes not apply
John Cabot Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Bristol, within the South Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 1,278 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.5), an average Attainment 8 score of 51.2 and 62% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view John Cabot Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence24.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher19.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language39.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852.1
Progress 8+0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths60%
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
EBacc entry9%
EBacc average point score4.22
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)28.6
Value added-0.02Average · 95% CI -0.2 to 0.1
Retention88%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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