IKB Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a studio schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
IKB Academy currently has around 135 pupils on roll, which is about 45% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.9% boys and 34.1% girls. Around 26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.1%).
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 84% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (74%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 68 Bath Road, Bristol, BS31 1SP |
| Website: | www.ikbacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01179161025 |
| School Type: | Studio schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Headeach |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142127 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 135 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 46 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.10% | 119 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers Church of England Primary 35 Fairfield Way , Keynsham BS31 1GE | 4out of 4 | 110 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Primary School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Junior School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Junior School Chandag Junior School, Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | - not rated | 264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandag Infant School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKB Academy 68 Bath Road , BS31 1SP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsway School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH | - not rated | 160 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellsway School Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Broadlands St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadlands School St Francis Road , Keynsham BS31 2DY | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.