SchoolScoresE-ACT Montpelier High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
Part of E-ACT
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD
0117 942 4328 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 23 March 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Serious weaknesses.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bristol comparisons use the 26 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 21 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 Joint 14th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 71% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 14% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 66% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 15th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
131 pupils in this year group.
61% — 15 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% | 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. | 57.3 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.1 | 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.
135 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 135581), before it changed to its current form.
95% — 3 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 2 points above 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. | 95% | 92% | 93% |
| School sixth form | 70% | 39% | 36% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 17% | 29% | 35% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
80 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 37% | 57% | 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. | 30.5 | 34.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 235 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 36 | 8% | 19% | 19% |
| Biology | 28 | 7% | 21% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 24 | 4% | 17% | 30% |
| Mathematics | 24 | 4% | 21% | 40% |
| Sociology | 24 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| English Language | 16 | 0% | 13% | 13% |
| English Literature | 12 | 8% | 17% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 12 | 0% | 17% | 26% |
| History | 12 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| Physics | 12 | 8% | 8% | 31% |
| Geography | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 7 | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 17% | 17% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, Art and Design (Fine Art), French, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Spanish.
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.
90 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 135581), before it changed to its current form.
86% — 7 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 79% | 80% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 24% | 33% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2023/24 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.
82 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 135581), before it changed to its current form.
82% — 17 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 65% | 66% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 34% | 25% | 24% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2023/24 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 | 145 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 137 |
| Of those, offered a place | 124 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 343 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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 15th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 32.1% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.8% | 20.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 50% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 10.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 56% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.3% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1 | 37.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 40th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 36% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 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
- Cotham School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Redland Green School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bristol Grammar School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 54% A*/A at A level
- Fairfield High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Queen Elizabeth's Hospital 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 55% A*/A at A level
- Bristol Cathedral Choir School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Clifton High School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
- The City Academy Bristol 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Clifton College 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 45% A*/A at A level
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is E-ACT Montpelier High School's Ofsted rating?
E-ACT Montpelier High School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 March 2022.
How did E-ACT Montpelier High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend E-ACT Montpelier High School?
73% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend E-ACT Montpelier High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is E-ACT Montpelier High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 137 families put E-ACT Montpelier High School as their first choice for 145 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 124 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 151303.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2023/24, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2023/24, Going on to university 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.