The City Academy Bristol
Secondary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Bristol, Bristol, City of
The City Academy Bristol is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of for ages 11–18 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 27 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- Pupils on roll
- 977 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 47.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 27 November 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending this vibrant and inclusive school.”
- “They are proud to be part of a community where cultural diversity is celebrated.”
- “Pupils learn in a safe and tolerant environment.”
To improve
- “However, only a minority of pupils take up these opportunities regularly.”
- “The school recognise that more pupils need to attain the higher grades to be well prepared for their next steps.”
- “The number of pupils who follow the English Baccalaureate pathway is below the government’s ambition.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 30% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 38.5 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 127 first-preference applications, 174 offers in total, 127 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Bristol, City of.
- Fairfield High School 1.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- E-ACT Montpelier High School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School 1.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Oasis Academy Temple Quarter 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Bristol Brunel Academy 1.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Bristol Metropolitan Academy 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Cotham School 1.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School 1.8 mi Good Last distance published