Bristol Brunel Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NUOpen in maps

Bristol Brunel Academy is a secondary school in Bristol for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 30th of 44 secondary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2013, report published 30 June 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

251 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.6

43.6, 2.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths40.6%

40.6%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths61.4%

61.4%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc31.9%

31.9%, 8.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.77

3.77, 0.32 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,267 pupils on roll, with places for 1,160

Eligible for free school meals35.8%

35.8%, 9.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language28.6%

28.6%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.6%

19.6%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bristol Brunel Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
John Cabot Academy0.9 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 52.1
Bristol Metropolitan Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 46.9
Collegiate School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 51.4
The City Academy Bristol2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.5
Hanham Woods Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.1

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Jenny Cusack
Phone
01173772700
Website
bba.bristol.sch.uk
Address
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU
Local authority
Bristol
URN
135300

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.