Digitech Studio School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Digitech Studio School excels at welcoming vulnerable young people with complex needs and helping them thrive. The school offers an engaging specialist curriculum in creative and digital arts that matches pupils' interests and prepares them well for careers in these sectors. Staff build strong, supportive relationships with pupils quickly, creating a caring culture where young people feel they belong.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils with complex needs
- Strong post-16 provision with high-quality outcomes and industry partnerships
- Inclusive culture where pupils quickly feel secure and develop a sense of belonging
- Well-designed specialist curriculum in creative subjects matched to pupils' interests
- Caring, supportive staff relationships that build pupil trust and confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Published GCSE outcomes in English and mathematics below national average, with fewer pupils achieving a standard pass
- Low attendance rates across all groups, though many pupils improve compared to their previous settings
- Inconsistent development of literacy skills across different subjects
- Need to strengthen core outcomes in key stage 4 through more robust literacy work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where leaders and staff work systematically to identify and manage concerns, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music club, basketball, table tennis, Esports team, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, work experience
Digitech Studio School is a specialist school for creative and digital arts where pupils join in Year 10 or 12. The school provides a well-organised specialised curriculum with strong support for vulnerable pupils and excellent post-16 outcomes.
At a Glance
31.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.2
Avg class size
24
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
169%
Over capacity
608 pupils
360 capacity
248 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
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Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,039
Applications
3,138
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Secondary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
16.35643%
Overall absence
42.61364%
Persistent absence
176
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
Digitech Studio School
Cadbury Heath Primary School
St Barnabas Church of England Primary School
Courtney Primary School
Parkwall Primary School
Barrs Court Primary School
The Park Primary School
Redfield Edge Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Kings' Forest Primary School
Beacon Rise Primary School
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