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The City Academy Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS5 9JHSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.07
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
124 1st-choice / 206 places
Ranking
#1,368
of 3,141 nationally

About The City Academy Bristol

Of the 59 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 85% said they would recommend The City Academy Bristol to other families. That's a strong signal, and it's backed up by the school's popularity at the admissions stage: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 244 applications for 206 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.18. 124 of those applications were first preferences. Parents responding to the survey were particularly positive about the range of subjects on offer (92% agreed or strongly agreed) and the clubs and activities available (94% agreed or strongly agreed). 90% of parents felt their child does well at the school, and 88% said their child is happy there. The picture isn't entirely rosy, though — only 20% of parents felt bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively, though 59% said the question wasn't applicable to them, and 45% agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRussell Town Avenue, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS5 9JH
HeadteacherBen Tucker
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils970
Free School Meals (FSM)48.9%
School Capacity970 / 975 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 59 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuiteLibraryScience LabsSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

RowingBasketballCricketDanceRugbyGymnasticsTennisFootballSwimmingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubFilm ClubDramaCodingBook ClubDebateGardeningYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The City Academy Bristol

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