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The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.3 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
970
Capacity
975
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment 8, where it ranks in the top 86% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, though the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 51%, which may be a consideration for prospective families. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 23% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2019Older 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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Parent View (59 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
88%
I'd recommend this school
85%
My child feels safe
80%
Behaviour is good
78%
Progress is communicated
76%
School supports development
73%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
59%
School keeps me informed
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African20.3%
White British19.0%
Asian Pakistani10.2%
White Other6.9%
Other5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Black Other4.9%
Mixed Other3.9%
Gypsy/Roma3.0%
Asian Other2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.46025, -2.56161 · BS5 9JH
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN144509
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitecityacademybristol.clf.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The City Academy Bristol rated by Ofsted?
The City Academy Bristol was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2019.
Is The City Academy Bristol a good school?
The City Academy Bristol scores 23.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The City Academy Bristol?
Based on 59 Ofsted Parent View responses, The City Academy Bristol receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The City Academy Bristol in GCSEs?
The City Academy Bristol achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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