SchoolScoresBristol Brunel Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU
0117 377 2700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 June 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
204 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Bristol comparisons use the 9 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 71% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 83% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 62% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 84% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 63% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 76% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 78% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 51% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 186 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 69% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 72% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 69 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 83% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 59% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 62% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
251 pupils in this year group.
41% — 5 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.6 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
226 pupils in this year group.
90% — about the same as the Bristol, City of average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 32% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 23% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bristol, City of. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 226 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 248 |
| Of those, offered a place | 210 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 518 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.3% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 17th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 20.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 37th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 10.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.0% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 63.9 | 37.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 40th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.23% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 34th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 39% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 41st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 21% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- John Cabot Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bristol Metropolitan Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Collegiate School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- The City Academy Bristol 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hanham Woods Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Oak Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Fairfield High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Trinity Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mangotsfield School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Digitech Studio School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bristol Brunel Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bristol Brunel Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 June 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bristol Brunel Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bristol Brunel Academy?
87% of the 204 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Bristol Brunel Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bristol Brunel Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 248 families put Bristol Brunel Academy as their first choice for 226 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 210 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135300.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.