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Merchants' Academy
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Merchants' Academy
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- Bristol BS13 9AJ
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Based on the inspection date: 26 February 2020
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Merchants' Academy is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 1303 students from age 3-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Samantha Williamson's main image I am incredibly happy to be the head of Merchants Academy. We take pride in embracing new students and assisting them so that they can develop and flourish. For pupils in Bristol, Merchants Academy offers a special opportunity to enrol in a school from Reception until the age of 18. Every year, we welcome students from a variety of primary schools throughout the city in addition to those who transfer from our own Primary into the Secondary. While students from our Primary are already familiar with our vision and ethos, the pastoral team works with all incoming students to ensure that everyone is clear on both our expectations and our vision.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-18 | 3-16 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 17.9 | 6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 95 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 7% | 50.54% | 55.77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.77% | 7.35% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 92 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 3 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 56.55% | 60.34% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 2 | 8.71% | 9.66% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -0.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 3 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 88 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 12 | 54.54% | 59.41% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% 1 | 8.75% | 9.11% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 88 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 53.94% | 56.23% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.45% | 8.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 20% | 27.6% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 38.55% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 17.9% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.98% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.88% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.8 | 2.69 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 85.1% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 128 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 81.63% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 27.23% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 27.67% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 10.23% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 16.6% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.7% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% 9 | 23.9% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 12 | 36.62% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 21.28% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 1 | 7.87% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 1 | 11.36% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.8 | 2.61 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 85.04% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 111 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 77.73% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 28.5% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 26.92% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.62% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.92% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.38% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.92% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 12 | 26.92% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 15 | 39.89% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 22.89% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.64% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% 8 | 12.78% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 72.72% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 58.08% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 23.64% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 24.88% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.32% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.16% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.52% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.16% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 28.41% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 40.47% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 22.21% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.12% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 12.24% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 79.38% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 53.71% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 29.86% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 28.57% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.1% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.62% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.48% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.86% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20 | 36.92 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 36.02 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 25.58% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 31 | 306 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 19% | 48.31% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 3.38% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 50% | 23.54% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 12.31% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.24 1 | 32.09 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.00 1 | 32.14 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.43% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 38 | 331 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 46.55% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.55% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 34.73% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.91% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.17 2 | 33 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 19.33 5 | 33.15 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 19.86% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.45% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.27% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.09% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 7.18% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 17.73 | 28.36 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.05 | 29.99 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 17.62% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 77.7% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.4% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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