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E-Act Merchants' Academy

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E-Act Merchants' Academy

Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AJ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Mar 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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29.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
28.0%
Writing
28.0%
Maths
26.0%
RWM Combined
15.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.0%
Basics 9-5
17.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

29.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/2529.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
7.3%
EBacc APS
2.42
EBacc 9-5
2.4%
EBacc 9-4
2.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A
Based on 8 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Manor Wood School
0.42 km away · Other independent special school
E-Act Venturers' Academy
0.6 km away · Free schools special
Requires improvement
Belgrave School
1.16 km away · Other independent special school
Bedminster Down School
1.3 km away · Academy converter
Good
New Fosseway School
1.62 km away · Foundation special school
Good

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About E-Act Merchants' Academy

E-Act Merchants' Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.3. The school has around 1,070 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Gatehouse Avenue, Bristol, BS13 9AJ | More schools in Bristol, City of

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for E-Act Merchants' Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Inadequate
  2. Mar 2024 — Inadequate (predecessor: Merchants' Academy)
  3. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Merchants' Academy)
  4. Sept 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Merchants' Academy)
  5. Sept 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Merchants' Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about E-Act Merchants' Academy

What is E-Act Merchants' Academy's Ofsted rating?
E-Act Merchants' Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are E-Act Merchants' Academy's latest exam results?
E-Act Merchants' Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is E-Act Merchants' Academy located?
E-Act Merchants' Academy is a secondary school in Bristol, Bristol, City of (BS13 9AJ).
How many pupils attend E-Act Merchants' Academy?
E-Act Merchants' Academy has around 1,070 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare E-Act Merchants' Academy with other schools?
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