E-Act Montpelier High School
92%
Capacity
851
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About E-Act Montpelier High School
E-Act Montpelier High School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming girls from age 11 to 18. The school has 851 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 925 places).
Ofsted has rated E-Act Montpelier High School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Vanetta Spence, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
E-Act Montpelier High School is a popular choice with families — it received 296 applications for 150 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 117 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Other Difficulty/Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at E-Act Montpelier High School include Sixth Form Centre, Library, Science Labs, Sports Hall, Astro Turf, Playing Fields, Theatre, Dining Hall, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Basketball, Athletics and 4 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Young Enterprise, Science Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.7%, which is above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Bristol, City of, E-Act Montpelier High School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Cheltenham Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS6 5RD |
| Headteacher | Vanetta Spence |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 851 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.7% |
| School Capacity | 851 / 925 (92% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed150
296
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
117 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cheltenham Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS6 5RD
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