Bristol Brunel AcademySpeedwell Road , Bristol

Bristol Brunel Academy, based in Bristol, provides secondary education, 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 .