Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Bristol, BS16 2HD · Bristol, City of · secondary school
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11th of 22 secondary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 780 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.3 · 59 | 30% | 1.76 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.54 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.4 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bristol Metropolitan Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,103 pupils against a stated capacity of 945. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Overview
Bristol Metropolitan Academy fulfils the expected standard of education, providing a "safe and fulfilling environment" where pupils from diverse backgrounds are well supported. The report highlights that disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs make significant progress, benefiting from a "supportive and aspirational environment." While attainment is generally in line with national averages, the school faces challenges with attendance and ensuring consistent support for all learners.
Strengths
- Disadvantaged pupils consistently make "above-average progress overall," with the school’s ethos centred on enabling their success.
- Staff provide "effective support" for pupils with weaknesses in reading, speech, language, and mathematics, including those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour standards are "typically high," with staff acting as "inspiring role models" and pupils readily reporting concerns about bullying.
- Pastoral support is identified as a strength, ensuring pupils have someone to turn to during personal difficulties.
- The curriculum offers "ample opportunities" for wide reading and subject vocabulary, alongside vibrant extra-curricular activities like sports and theatre.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils with barriers to learning "consistently receive the adaptations that they need to learn successfully."
- The personal development programme requires further development so pupils gain "detailed knowledge of fundamental British values and the institutions that uphold them."
- Leaders should increase the rigour of monitoring to ensure all pupils "consistently benefit from the full range of opportunities" available.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.9 |
| 2025/26 | 48.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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