What did Ofsted's latest inspection of The City Academy Bristol find?

An ungraded Ofsted inspection in November 2024 found: Standards maintained. An ungraded inspection issues no grade. Ofsted last graded The City Academy Bristol Good, in April 2019.

How many pupils attend The City Academy Bristol?

The City Academy Bristol has 977 pupils on roll.

What are The City Academy Bristol’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 38.5: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does The City Academy Bristol take?

The City Academy Bristol admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The City Academy Bristol located?

The City Academy Bristol is located in Bristol, BS5 9JH, Bristol.

How do I apply to The City Academy Bristol?

The City Academy Bristol 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.

What is the largest ethnic background at The City Academy Bristol?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.1% of pupils at The City Academy Bristol are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The City Academy Bristol: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

The City Academy Bristol

StateSecondarySEN Unit

Profile updated · DfE GIASTRI £4,000/teacher

SEND provision: This school has an SEN unit

Russell Town Avenue, BS5 9JH Website01179413800

Artsmark Gold

Verified from official sources

GoodApr 2019

Ungraded inspection Nov 2024: standards maintained

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Ages11 - 18

Pupils977

GoodApr 2019

Ages11 - 18

Pupils977

Ungraded inspection Nov 2024: standards maintained · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

977

99.3% of capacity (968 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

38.5

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Sports on site

Sports Hall · All-weather pitch

Sport England Active Places

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Admissions data: 2026-27

Key admissions dates

Offer daySecondary National Offer Day

Monday, 1 March 2027

in 116 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Admissions Overview

Places offered (Year 7): 174

About 0.7 first-choice applicants per place offered

September 2026 entry

How places are allocated:Official catchment

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28% of secondary admission appeals heard in Bristol City Council were successful (2025-26 entry — 153 heard).

2025-26: 28%2024-25: 29%2023-24: 27%2022-23: 28%2021-22: 28%

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The City Academy Bristol: key facts

What did Ofsted's latest inspection of The City Academy Bristol find?: An ungraded Ofsted inspection in November 2024 found: Standards maintained. An ungraded inspection issues no grade. Ofsted last graded The City Academy Bristol Good, in April 2019.
How many pupils attend The City Academy Bristol?: The City Academy Bristol has 977 pupils on roll.
What are The City Academy Bristol’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 38.5: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does The City Academy Bristol take?: The City Academy Bristol admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The City Academy Bristol located?: The City Academy Bristol is located in Bristol, BS5 9JH, Bristol.
How do I apply to The City Academy Bristol?: The City Academy Bristol 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.
What is the largest ethnic background at The City Academy Bristol?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.1% of pupils at The City Academy Bristol are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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The City Academy Bristol

StateSecondarySEN Unit

Profile updated · DfE GIASTRI £4,000/teacher

SEND provision: This school has an SEN unit

Russell Town Avenue, BS5 9JH Website01179413800

Artsmark Gold

Verified from official sources

GoodApr 2019

Ungraded inspection Nov 2024: standards maintained

View full report

Ages11 - 18

Pupils977

GoodApr 2019

Ages11 - 18

Pupils977

Ungraded inspection Nov 2024: standards maintained · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

977

99.3% of capacity (968 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

38.5

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Sports on site

Sports Hall · All-weather pitch

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from The City Academy Bristol? Claim it

Admissions data: 2026-27

Key admissions dates

Offer daySecondary National Offer Day

Monday, 1 March 2027

in 116 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Admissions Overview

Places offered (Year 7): 174

About 0.7 first-choice applicants per place offered

September 2026 entry

How places are allocated:Official catchment

How does your postcode compare with last year’s offers? Check every school near you.

Check your postcode →

28% of secondary admission appeals heard in Bristol City Council were successful (2025-26 entry — 153 heard).

2025-26: 28%2024-25: 29%2023-24: 27%2022-23: 28%2021-22: 28%

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Data from:Inspection: Nov 2024Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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