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Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol BS15 1NU
Bristol Brunel Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,330 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Cabot Learning Federation. (Other schools in this trust include John Cabot Academy, Bristol Metropolitan Academy, The City Academy Bristol, Hanham Woods Academy and King's Oak Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Attendance, Environment and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | John Cabot Academy | |
| 1.0 | Bristol Metropolitan Academy | |
| 1.6 | The City Academy Bristol | |
| 1.7 | Hanham Woods Academy | |
| 1.9 | King's Oak Academy | |
| 2.0 | Fairfield High School | |
| 2.1 | Mangotsfield School | |
| 2.1 | Trinity Academy | |
| 2.2 | Downend School | |
| 2.2 | Digitech Studio School | |
| 2.7 | Montpelier High School | |
| 3.0 | Oasis Academy Brislington |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form information for this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data
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