The City Academy Bristol, based in Bristol, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

The City Academy Bristol currently has around 970 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 48.9% 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 11.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.3%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 20.3%. white british pupils make up about 19% , followed by pakistani at 10.2%

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 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 31% who stay in school sixth forms and 36% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH
Website: https://cityacademybristol.clf.uk/
Telephone: 01179413800
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ben Tucker
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 144509

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/04/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 975
Number of Pupils: 970
Number of Boys: 517
Number of Girls: 453

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 39.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African20.30%197
White British19.00%184
Pakistani10.20%99
Unclassified8.50%82
Other White6.90%67
Other (any other ethnic group)5.80%56
White and Black Caribbean4.90%48
Other Black4.90%48
Other Mixed3.90%38
Gypsy/Roma3.00%29
Other Asian2.90%28
Bangladeshi2.40%23
White and Black African2.10%20
Indian1.90%18
White and Asian1.60%16
Caribbean1.60%16
Chinese0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.07)
Of the 213 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 163 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.07
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
0.31
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
35%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
30%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
33%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
35.9
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
41.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
90%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cashmore Nursery School
Bright Street , Barton Hill BS5 9PR
- not rated 435 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School
Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR
- not rated 635 yd Local authority nursery school No Mixed More About School
The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT
3out of 4 689 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre
Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT
3out of 4 1,437 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX
3out of 4 1,564 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
E-Act Bannerman Road Community Academy
All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR
3out of 4 548 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bannerman Road Community School and Children's Centre
All Hallows Road , Easton BS5 0HR
- not rated 548 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Avonvale Road , Redfield BS5 9RH
2out of 4 568 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Whitehall Primary School
Johnsons Lane , Whitehall BS5 9AT
3out of 4 728 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Blackswarth Road , Redfield BS5 8AS
- not rated 780 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St George Community College
Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue , BS5 9JH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL
3out of 4 2,033 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL
- not rated 2,033 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brunel College of Arts and Technology
Ashley Down , BS7 9BU
- not rated 2,501 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Snowdon Village
Beam Street , Barton Hill BS5 9QR
3out of 4 642 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Andalusia Academy Bristol
Old School Building , St Matthias Park BS2 0BA
- not rated 1,649 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Mount Zion School
Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE
- not rated 1,661 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Meriton Education and Support for Young Parents
Meriton Street , St Philip's BS2 0SZ
- not rated 1,673 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Girls More About School
Catch22 Include Bristol
6-7 Dean Street , St Pauls BS2 8SF
- not rated 1,819 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.