Bristol Brunel Academy, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bristol Brunel Academy excels at creating an inclusive, diverse community where pupils feel genuinely valued and safe. Teachers tackle important topics like religious persecution, migration and cultural identity in a balanced, mature way that helps pupils understand different perspectives. Pupils have real influence over school decisions through active student voice, with changes like making blazers optional coming directly from what they requested.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture celebrating diversity with pupils from various backgrounds, cultures and religions welcomed warmly
- Leaders ensure political impartiality in curriculum and teaching with no evidence of partisan views
- Comprehensive approach to personal development with well-embedded PSHE curriculum covering age-appropriate topics
- Staff overwhelmingly positive about school values and commitment, with 135 of 160 staff responding positively to survey
- Effective support systems for vulnerable pupils including key-worker system and peer mentoring
Areas for Improvement
- Continue to keep under review the approach to political impartiality with specific reference to visitors and events
- Take proactive steps to ensure staff and governors understand and adhere to the school's code of conduct
- Consider recommendations from commissioned independent review and implement as required
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders and governors fulfil their responsibilities, have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and children are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
LGBT group, neurodivergent group, school council, house structure activities, mentor and volunteer opportunities, wide range of clubs covering different interests
Bristol Brunel Academy is a diverse and inclusive community school where inspectors found no evidence to substantiate concerns about political impartiality. Safeguarding standards are met and leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting tolerance, respect and fundamental British values.
At a Glance
35.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
51
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
109%
Over capacity
1,267 pupils
1,160 capacity
107 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
Places available
4,552
Applications
4,544
Got 1st preference
82.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.55264%
Overall absence
33.97341%
Persistent absence
1,354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bristol Brunel Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chester Park Junior School
Chester Park Infant School
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Minerva Primary Academy
Summerhill Academy
Summerhill Infant School
Fishponds CofE Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
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