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Bristol Brunel Academy

State school · Bristol, BS15 1NU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,299 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,299 ·
Local authority
Bristol City Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Miss Jenny Cusack

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Air Balloon Hill Primary School 24 %
Summerhill Academy 16 %
Two Mile Hill Primary School 14 %
Chester Park Junior School 10 %
Minerva Primary Academy 9 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell 5 %
Whitehall Primary School 3 %
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy 3 %
Fishponds CofE Primary School 3 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Staple Hill Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
May Park Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
37.2%
LA avg.
43.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
75
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,299
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Inadequate

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Contact the school

Address

Speedwell Road
Speedwell
Bristol
BS15 1NU
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Telephone: 0117 377 2700

Email: info@bba.bristol.sch.uk

Website: http://www.bba.bristol.sch.uk

Local authority: Bristol City Council

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School data & information Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU
1,299 Pupil numbers
35.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
20 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
75 Number of teachers
26 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
37.2%
LA avg.
43.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.10
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.24 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 248 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 151 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 139 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 242 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 247 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Bristol Brunel Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The College provides in-class support for students with SEN. There are also withdrawal classes for groups or individuals to meet specific needs e.g for reading, spelling, comprehension, handwriting or social skills. The college expects all students to follow the ordinary curriculum, with support. All students are included in all activities wherever possible.

4.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Inadequate
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