Located in Bristol, Bristol Brunel Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Bristol Brunel Academy currently has around 1299 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49%.

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 34% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS15 1NU
Website: http://www.bba.bristol.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01173772700
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Jenny Cusack
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 135300

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1160
Number of Pupils: 1299
Number of Boys: 702
Number of Girls: 597

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British49.00%636
African8.00%104
Other White7.10%92
Pakistani6.20%81
White and Black Caribbean5.00%65
Other Mixed4.40%57
Unclassified3.00%39
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%34
White and Asian2.50%32
Caribbean2.40%31
White and Black African2.30%30
Indian2.20%29
Other Black2.10%27
Other Asian1.80%23
Bangladeshi1.10%14
Chinese0.30%4
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.26)
Of the 226 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 209 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.26
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.23
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
28%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
50%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
42%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.9
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
50.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.0
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
4.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY
- not rated 181 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT
3out of 4 2,084 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL
2out of 4 2,137 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School
Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR
- not rated 2,840 yd Local authority nursery school No Mixed More About School
Cashmore Nursery School
Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR
- not rated 2,954 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chatsworth Road , Fishponds BS16 3QR
3out of 4 764 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chester Park Junior School
Abingdon Road , BS16 3NX
3out of 4 775 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chester Park Infant School
Lodge Causeway , Fishponds BS16 3QG
3out of 4 904 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Two Mile Hill Junior School
The Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA
- not rated 935 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Two Mile Hill Infant School
Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA
- not rated 935 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Speedwell Technology College
Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
John Cabot Academy
Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD
- not rated 1,544 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD
3out of 4 1,810 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bristol Metropolitan College
Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD
- not rated 1,906 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Soundwell College
St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL
- not rated 1,846 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Steiner Academy Bristol
College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP
- not rated 2,039 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Encompass Education
164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU
- not rated 1,133 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Briarwood School
Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA
- not rated 1,275 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthias Academy
Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG
- not rated 1,504 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service
Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG
- not rated 1,504 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
John Cabot City Technology College
Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD
- not rated 1,544 yd City technology college Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.