Best 3 All-through schools in Bristol, City of – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Bridge Learning Campus (All-through) in Bristol; E-Act Merchants' Academy (All-through) in Bristol — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bridge Learning Campus and E-Act Merchants' Academy. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led type located around Bristol. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bridge Learning Campus), published Nov 2021. The lowest is 4 (E-Act Merchants' Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for E-Act Merchants' Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 2,300, typical FSM 60–65%, range 55–60%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as Trust in Learning (Academies) and E-ACT.

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Attribute	Bridge Learning Campus BS13 0RL	E-Act Merchants' Academy BS13 9AJ
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location	Bristol BS13 0RL	Bristol BS13 9AJ
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Nov 2021	4 15 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1395	1410
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Trust in Learning (Academies)	E-ACT
Website	www.bridgelearningcampus.org.uk	www.merchantsacademy.org
Telephone	01173534472	—
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Bridge Learning Campus

BS13 0RL

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bristol
BS13 0RL
Ofsted: 2 10 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Trust in Learning (Academies)
Website: www.bridgelearningcampus.org.uk
Telephone: 01173534472

E-Act Merchants' Academy

BS13 9AJ

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bristol
BS13 9AJ
Ofsted: 4 15 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: E-ACT
Website: www.merchantsacademy.org
Telephone: —

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.