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The City Academy Bristol
Goodgraded 27/11/2024Ages 11–18970 pupilsFaithNone
The City Academy Bristol is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bristol, within the Bristol, City of local authority. The school has around 970 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/11/2024, The City Academy Bristol was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 38.1 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bristol can view The City Academy Bristol's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 27/11/2024. 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 838.5
England avg 45.1 · was 37.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
England avg 45% · was 26% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths51%
England avg 65% · was 50% in 2023/24
EBacc entry26%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.28
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake47.8%
Free school meals47.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language43.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.2%
Attendance88.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence39.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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