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Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Bristol, City of, BS16 2HDSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
+0.54
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
225 1st-choice / 209 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#458 of 3,141 nationally

About Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Bristol Metropolitan Academy is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 439 applications for 209 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.1. Of those, 225 families put it as their first preference, and 182 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community. The school is led by headteacher Kristin Bridgeman and currently has 1,096 pupils on roll, which is above its stated capacity of 945. It is a mixed, non-denominational secondary with a sixth form, and it serves a diverse intake: 30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is a significant proportion and points to a genuinely comprehensive mix of students.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSnowdon Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS16 2HD
HeadteacherKristin Bridgeman
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils1,096
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity1,096 / 945 (116% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
TheatreLibraryScience LabsICT SuiteTennis CourtsSports HallSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

SwimmingRugbyDanceTennisRowingRoundersBasketballCross CountryGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubGardeningArt ClubDramaDebateChessYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Bristol Metropolitan Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.