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Bristol Metropolitan Academy
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- Bristol BS16 2HD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), receive a good quality of education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well both in lessons and around the school. Staff address bullying when it occurs.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders provide highly effective professional development for teachers which leads to continuous improvement.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide tailored careers guidance which helps pupils to decide their next steps.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff use information about pupils to provide bespoke support enabling pupils to learn with confidence and success.
Communication: Pupils state that if they have a concern, they can go to a range of adults for help. They feel safe and cared for by staff.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act speedily and appropriately when a pupil is at risk of harm.
Actions for Quality Improvement: They are tenacious in driving improvements in the design of the curriculum and its implementation.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff address bullying when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: They work well with external agencies and escalate concerns when they feel that a pupil is not receiving the most appropriate support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils gain valuable work experience with local companies and learn about the world of the theatre by staging plays.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders provide tailored careers guidance which helps pupils to decide their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff provide strong academic and emotional support for vulnerable pupils.
Subjects Offered: Pupils have positive attitudes towards learning foreign languages such as French, Spanish and German.
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 1108 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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There are fundamental principles and simple guidelines that everyone should abide by. We all put forth a lot of effort and pursue excellence with tenacity. We have high expectations for everything we do, so there are no justifications for performing below par. We produce results that are at least on par with those of the nation's top academies and institutions. Important individuals come to see our work and pick our brains. The goals of education are to help us acquire the knowledge, abilities, understanding, and attitudes we'll need in the future. Everyone acknowledges that wanting to learn is a fundamental human need. We can pursue courses that present a personal challenge and develop new abilities. A flexible schedule provides room for student choice, hands-on learning, and intense and substantial activities. Performance information is efficiently applied to guide practise and improve teaching and learning methods. There are chuckles because everyone is content, having a good time, and wants to be here.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 48% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 24.39% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 36.63% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 17.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.39% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 10.68% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.25% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 178 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 80.25% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 28.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 26.46% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 8.04% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 16.75% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 26.45% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 37.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 17.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 8.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 11.63% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.85 | 2.61 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 84.43% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 115 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 81.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 27.79% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 25.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 10.36% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 12 | 23.03% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 13 | 35.46% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 19.08% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 12 | 6.89% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 15 | 10.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.41 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.54% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 110 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 77.21% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 28.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 24.96% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 9.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.96% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.88% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 10 | 25.59% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 2 | 38.18% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 20.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 3 | 7.68% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 3 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.8 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 71.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 106 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 55.87% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 22.7% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 23.43% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 7.74% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.48% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.17% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 27.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 39.34% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 18.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.13% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 11.22% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 78.05% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 110 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 55.11% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 30.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 25.79% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.32% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.84% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1