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The City Academy Bristol

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The City Academy Bristol

Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
970
Ages
11-18
FSM
48.9%
Attainment 8
38.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.3%
Basics 9-5
29.9%

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
25.9%
EBacc APS
3.28
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
8.6%
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About The City Academy Bristol

The City Academy Bristol is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 970 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH | More schools in Bristol, City of

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The City Academy Bristol, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Apr 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The City Academy Bristol

What is The City Academy Bristol's Ofsted rating?
The City Academy Bristol received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The City Academy Bristol's latest exam results?
The City Academy Bristol: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The City Academy Bristol located?
The City Academy Bristol is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS5 9JH).
How many pupils attend The City Academy Bristol?
The City Academy Bristol has around 970 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The City Academy Bristol with other schools?
View The City Academy Bristol'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 Bristol, City of.