John Cabot Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bristol, BS15 8BD
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 27% in England
2 of 16 in South Gloucestershire
Pupils
1,244
First preferences per place
0.69
2026/27
Absence
9.5%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 47.9 | 50.8 | 52.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 61% | 60% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 42% | 42% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 | 0.44 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bristol Brunel Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
- Hanham Woods Academy · 1.0 mi · Good · Bottom 37% in England
- King's Oak Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- Digitech Studio School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 3% in England
- Bristol Metropolitan Academy · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 50% in England
- The City Academy Bristol · 2.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 12% in England
Best secondary schools in Kingswood and Fishponds · Best secondary schools in Gloucestershire
The neighbourhood
John Cabot Academy is in Kingswood South (typical home £290,000, crime high).
What is John Cabot Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Cabot Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does John Cabot Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Cabot Academy is in the top 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.