IKB Academy
Bristol, BS31 1SP · Bath and North East Somerset · secondary school
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14th of 14 secondary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score. 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 — 0.1/10 against 873 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 15.6 · 2 | 30% | 0.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.54 · 14 | 26% | 0.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 25.8 · 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.
IKB Academy overview
How it's doing
IKB Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 31.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Robot Wars and Volunteering clubs. Sports include Ten Tors, ice skating, five-a-side football, and rock climbing. Trips range from a theme park visit to a residential trip to Cern in Geneva, Switzerland, and a summer enrichment trip abroad.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school integrate industry visits into the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about IKB Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel valued and supported, with many reporting renewed enthusiasm for learning. Leaders have established an ambitious vision and a curriculum that reflects the school’s unique profile, particularly in its STEM specialisms. The inspection notes that staff are considerate of workload and that the school is a tolerant environment where bullying is not an issue.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, behave well, and feel safe, with a strong culture of reporting concerns.
- The curriculum is carefully planned and sequenced, helping pupils develop a secure understanding of essential content.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use assessment effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported and follow ambitious programmes of study.
- A recently introduced reading programme is helping pupils improve their confidence and skills.
Areas to improve
- The religious education curriculum is not as well developed as other areas, with pupils’ knowledge of different beliefs being weaker.
- Leaders do not always check the implementation of all curriculum aspects, such as the tutor programme, which is not always delivered as intended.
- There is more to do to assess the impact of the reading programme across the school through more routine checks.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking timely action to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.6 |
| 2024/25 | 38.3 |
| 2025/26 | 25.8 |
| 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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