Digitech Studio School
Bristol, BS30 8XQ · South Gloucestershire · secondary school
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16th of 16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 17 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 760 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 13.8 · 1 | 30% | 0.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.65 · 10 | 25% | 0.25 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 25.4 · 0 | 10% | 0.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Digitech Studio School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 31.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.65 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 608 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
Since the latest inspection was recent, what specific improvements have been made in the areas graded lower? How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap relative to the national median?
What Ofsted said about Digitech Studio School
Overview
Digitech Studio School provides a specialised curriculum in creative and digital arts for pupils joining in Year 10 or post-16. The report highlights a "warm and supportive environment" where staff work swiftly to help pupils with complex barriers settle and feel they belong. While safeguarding and inclusion meet strong standards, achievement and attendance are at the expected standard, with leaders actively working to address gaps in literacy and attendance.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Inclusion is rated at a strong standard, with leaders working diligently to remove barriers for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Post-16 provision is strong, offering coherent courses with industry specialists that prepare students well for careers in creative sectors.
- Staff build "trusting professional relationships" with pupils, fostering a sense of security and belonging despite short timeframes at the school.
- Disadvantaged pupils are "very well supported," with additional funding ensuring effective strategies for those with vulnerabilities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should build on work to improve attendance quickly as pupils transition to the school.
- Leaders should ensure strategies to develop pupils’ literacy skills are implemented effectively across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.5 |
| 2024/25 | 31.2 |
| 2025/26 | 25.4 |
| 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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