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The City Academy Bristol
Goodgraded 27/11/2024Ages 11–18970 pupilsNone
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.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence39.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS96%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals47.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language43.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 838.5
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths51%
EBacc entry26%
EBacc average point score3.28
DfE, 2024/25
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