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Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,299
Capacity
1,160
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 63% nationally for Attainment 8 with an average score of 43.6. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 32%, suggesting room for improvement in broader academic engagement. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.6 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.0%
Black African8.0%
White Other7.1%
Asian Pakistani6.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Mixed Other4.4%
Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.46717, -2.52819 · BS15 1NU
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN135300
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bba.bristol.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bristol Brunel Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bristol Brunel Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2013.
Is Bristol Brunel Academy a good school?
Bristol Brunel Academy scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bristol Brunel Academy in GCSEs?
Bristol Brunel Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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