John Cabot Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. 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.
John Cabot Academy currently has around 1278 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 36.3%. african pupils make up about 20.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 29% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Woodside Road, Bristol, BS15 8BD |
| Website: | http://www.cabot.ac.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01179763000 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kate Willis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135295 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1400 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1278 |
| Number of Boys: | 690 |
| Number of Girls: | 588 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 36.30% | 464 |
| African | 20.70% | 265 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 89 |
| Pakistani | 6.20% | 79 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.20% | 54 |
| Unclassified | 4.10% | 53 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 48 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 35 |
| Other Black | 2.60% | 33 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 26 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 23 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 19 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 10 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | - not rated | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School Two Mile Hill Primary School , Kingsway BS15 8AA | 2out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Rise Primary School Hanham Road , Kingswood BS15 8NU | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Junior School The Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Mile Hill Infant School Kingsway , Kingswood BS15 8AA | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham High School Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hanham Woods Academy Memorial Road , Hanham BS15 3LA | 3out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cabot City Technology College Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 0 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Encompass Education 164 Summerhill Road , St George BS5 8JU | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.