SchoolScoresDigitech Studio School
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XQ
0117 992 7100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 15 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
79 pupils in this year group.
18% — 25 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 28 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18% | 43% | 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. | 31.2 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.5 | 3.7 | 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.
88 pupils in this year group.
81% — 12 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 81% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 36% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 24% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 81% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
1 A level student in this year group.
Only 1 pupil took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | Not published | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 0% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | Not published | 30.7 | 35 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | Not published |
A level subjects, 2024/25
1 subject, 1 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Literature.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
173 students in this year group.
78% — about the same as the South Gloucestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 78% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 35% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
178 students in this year group.
49% — 4 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 49% | 45% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 4% | 9% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 49% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.6% | 19.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 40th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 13.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 44th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 44th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 42.6% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 100% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 35.0 | 18.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 88% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 23.0% | 10.9%* | 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
- King's Oak Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Bernard Lovell Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Cabot Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mangotsfield School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hanham Woods Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bristol Brunel Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Downend School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lyde Green Community School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Digitech Studio School's Ofsted rating?
Digitech Studio School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Digitech Studio School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 18% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 28 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142079.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.