What did School Atlas judge Bristol Metropolitan Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Bristol Metropolitan Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Bristol Metropolitan Academy?

Bristol Metropolitan Academy has 1,103 pupils on roll.

What ages does Bristol Metropolitan Academy take?

Bristol Metropolitan Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Bristol Metropolitan Academy located?

Bristol Metropolitan Academy is located in Bristol, BS16 2HD, Bristol.

How do I apply to Bristol Metropolitan Academy?

Bristol Metropolitan Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Bristol Metropolitan Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Bristol Metropolitan Academy was 1.049 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Bristol Metropolitan Academy?

When Bristol Metropolitan Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order, as well as a child who appears to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Within catchment area with a sibling — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area with a sibling at the Academy at the time of application and who will continue to be at the Academy on entry; 3. Within catchment area — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area, as shown on the Map published at the end of this policy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants than places in any of the oversubscription criteria above, the order in which places are allocated will be determined by reference to the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living closer having higher priority. Distance is measured in a straight line by Bristol Council's computerised system. Where distances are equal, a random lottery independent of the Academy will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Bristol Metropolitan Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.3% of pupils at Bristol Metropolitan Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Bristol Metropolitan Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

How close did you need to live?

1.049miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Bristol Metropolitan Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order, as well as a child who appears to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Within catchment area with a sibling — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area with a sibling at the Academy at the time of application and who will continue to be at the Academy on entry.
3Within catchment area — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area, as shown on the Map published at the end of this policy.
4Out of catchment area with a sibling — Children living outside the Academy's Catchment Area with a sibling at the Academy at the time of application and who will continue to be at the Academy on entry.
5All other children — All applicant children not included in any of the criteria above.

If two applications tie: Where there are more applicants than places in any of the oversubscription criteria above, the order in which places are allocated will be determined by reference to the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living closer having higher priority. Distance is measured in a straight line by Bristol Council's computerised system. Where distances are equal, a random lottery independent of the Academy will be used.

Section 12.2 gives a summarised four-point list (catchment/sibling combinations) but the detailed subsections 12.3–12.7 set out the full ordered criteria including looked after/previously looked after children first; the full ordered list from 12.3–12.7 has been used above as it represents the complete published order.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Bristol Metropolitan Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Bristol Metropolitan Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Bristol Metropolitan Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy has 1,103 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bristol Metropolitan Academy take?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Bristol Metropolitan Academy located?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy is located in Bristol, BS16 2HD, Bristol.
How do I apply to Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Bristol Metropolitan Academy was 1.049 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: When Bristol Metropolitan Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order, as well as a child who appears to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Within catchment area with a sibling — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area with a sibling at the Academy at the time of application and who will continue to be at the Academy on entry; 3. Within catchment area — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area, as shown on the Map published at the end of this policy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants than places in any of the oversubscription criteria above, the order in which places are allocated will be determined by reference to the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living closer having higher priority. Distance is measured in a straight line by Bristol Council's computerised system. Where distances are equal, a random lottery independent of the Academy will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.3% of pupils at Bristol Metropolitan Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Bristol Metropolitan Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order, as well as a child who appears to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Within catchment area with a sibling — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area with a sibling at the Academy at the time of application and who will continue to be at the Academy on entry.
3Within catchment area — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area, as shown on the Map published at the end of this policy.
4Out of catchment area with a sibling — Children living outside the Academy's Catchment Area with a sibling at the Academy at the time of application and who will continue to be at the Academy on entry.
5All other children — All applicant children not included in any of the criteria above.

Bristol Metropolitan Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Bristol Metropolitan Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Bristol Metropolitan Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Expected standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy has 1,103 pupils on roll.
What ages does Bristol Metropolitan Academy take?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Bristol Metropolitan Academy located?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy is located in Bristol, BS16 2HD, Bristol.
How do I apply to Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: Bristol Metropolitan Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Bristol Metropolitan Academy was 1.049 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: When Bristol Metropolitan Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' is one who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a Local Authority in the exercise of their social services functions, in England. A 'previously looked after child' is one who was looked after in England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted, or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order, as well as a child who appears to have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Within catchment area with a sibling — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area with a sibling at the Academy at the time of application and who will continue to be at the Academy on entry; 3. Within catchment area — Children living within the Academy's Catchment Area, as shown on the Map published at the end of this policy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are more applicants than places in any of the oversubscription criteria above, the order in which places are allocated will be determined by reference to the distance between the child's home address and the Academy, with those living closer having higher priority. Distance is measured in a straight line by Bristol Council's computerised system. Where distances are equal, a random lottery independent of the Academy will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Bristol Metropolitan Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 44.3% of pupils at Bristol Metropolitan Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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