Bristol Metropolitan 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bristol Metropolitan Academy excels at supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils, helping them overcome barriers and achieve success through warm challenge and significant specialist support. The school provides a safe, inclusive environment with strong pastoral care, excellent behaviour standards, and inspiring staff who act as role models. Pupils benefit from a vibrant enrichment programme including trips to places like Bletchley Park and Paris, plus a thriving basketball programme and creative productions.
Key Strengths
- Strong support for disadvantaged pupils who make above-average progress overall
- Excellent pastoral care and a safe, welcoming environment where pupils feel valued
- High standards of behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-established support for pupils with special needs and early language learners
- Vibrant enrichment programme including trips, sports, and theatrical productions built into timetables
Areas for Improvement
- GCSE pass rates in English and mathematics declined in 2025, particularly affecting disadvantaged pupils
- Not all pupils receive consistent adaptations needed for learning, especially those with language barriers
- Limited focus on British values and understanding of key institutions like courts and parliament
- Leaders lack detailed oversight of who participates in enrichment activities and their impact
- Some pupils struggling with writing do not receive targeted support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open, positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball, MET adventures (new sports), MET productions (theatrical and musical show), French, Spanish and German language learning, trips to Bletchley Park and Paris, food lessons, computing curriculum activities
Bristol Metropolitan Academy is an inclusive school that welcomes diverse pupils and supports disadvantaged students well, though achievement in English and mathematics GCSEs declined in 2025. The school creates a safe, supportive environment with strong pastoral care and attendance improvement efforts.
At a Glance
31.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.5
Avg class size
43
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
1,103 pupils
945 capacity
158 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)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.39261%
Overall absence
30.5924%
Persistent absence
1,131
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 Metropolitan Academy
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Avanti Gardens School
Begbrook Primary Academy
Chester Park Infant School
Chester Park Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Elmtree Grove School Ltd
May Park Primary School
Glenfrome Primary School
Minerva Primary Academy
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