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Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.8 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,096
Capacity
945
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 44% of schools nationally, this secondary academy demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, while 40% reach grade 5 or above. Although the EBacc entry rate is 49%, which may suggest a focus on a broad curriculum, overall parent satisfaction and the school's performance metrics indicate a positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 23 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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 37% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.9%
Asian Pakistani10.8%
White Other6.5%
Mixed Other5.8%
Black African4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Asian Indian3.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.9%
Asian Other2.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.48053, -2.53880 · BS16 2HD
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN135959
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bristolmet.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Bristol Metropolitan Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bristol Metropolitan Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 March 2022.
Is Bristol Metropolitan Academy a good school?
Bristol Metropolitan Academy scores 60.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Metropolitan Academy in GCSEs?
Bristol Metropolitan Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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