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Bristol Brunel Academy
Goodgraded 07/06/2023Ages 11–161,299 pupils
Bristol Brunel Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. The school has around 1,299 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/06/2023, Bristol Brunel Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 45.6 and 38% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view Bristol Brunel Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 07/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 843.6
England avg 45.1 · was 45.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
England avg 45% · was 37% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 63% in 2023/24
EBacc entry32%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.77
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake35.8%
Free school meals35.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language28.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled110%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.2%
Attendance89.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence31.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bristol
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