The City Academy Bristol

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JHOpen in maps

The City Academy Bristol is a secondary school in Bristol for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 39th of 44 secondary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 April 2019, report published 6 May 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

174 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score38.5

38.5, 7.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths29.9%

29.9%, 15.5 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths51.1%

51.1%, 13.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc25.9%

25.9%, 14.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.28

3.28, 0.81 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

977 pupils on roll, with places for 975

Eligible for free school meals47.8%

47.8%, 21.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language43.9%

43.9%, 22.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.2%

19.2%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.7%

5.7%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The City Academy Bristol

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Fairfield High School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.9
E-ACT Montpelier High School1 mileOfsted: InadequateAttainment 8: 57.3
Collegiate School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 51.4
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 54.2
Oasis Academy Temple Quarter1 mileReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Ben Tucker
Phone
01179413800
Website
cityacademybristol.clf.uk
Address
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, BS5 9JH
Local authority
Bristol
URN
144509

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.