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E-Act Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AJ, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.6 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,070
Capacity
1,410
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
Parents considering this all-through academy should be aware of significant challenges, as it received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in March 2024 and has a LocaleIQ score in the bottom 1% of schools nationwide. Academic performance is notably low, with an Attainment 8 score of 29.5 and only 37% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the school serves a diverse age range from 3 to 18, the current statistics suggest a pressing need for improvement in both teaching quality and student outcomes.
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Last inspected: 19 March 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 29.5 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 4% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 15% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other7.2%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.2%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.41121, -2.61227 · BS13 9AJ
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN151302
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.merchantsacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is E-Act Merchants' Academy rated by Ofsted?
E-Act Merchants' Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 March 2024.
Is E-Act Merchants' Academy a good school?
E-Act Merchants' Academy scores 0.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 E-Act Merchants' Academy in GCSEs?
E-Act Merchants' Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.5. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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