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John Cabot Academy

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John Cabot Academy

Woodside Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BD

A Good-rated secondary school in Bristol.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,278
Ages
11-19
FSM
28.1%
Attainment 8
52.0
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.9%
Basics 9-5
60.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.4%
EBacc APS
4.22
EBacc 9-5
5.6%
EBacc 9-4
7.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.61
A*-A Grades
11.2%
A*-B Grades
34.3%
AAB+ %
10.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 220 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About John Cabot Academy

John Cabot Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 116 responses), 73% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. The school has around 1,278 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Woodside Road, Bristol, BS15 8BD | More schools in South Gloucestershire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Cabot Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about John Cabot Academy

What is John Cabot Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Cabot Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about John Cabot Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 116 responses): 73% of parents would recommend John Cabot Academy.
What are John Cabot Academy's latest exam results?
John Cabot Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Cabot Academy located?
John Cabot Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, South Gloucestershire (BS15 8BD).
How many pupils attend John Cabot Academy?
John Cabot Academy has around 1,278 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Cabot Academy with other schools?
View John Cabot Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in South Gloucestershire.