IKB Academy

A good studio schools school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for IKB Academy.

Bristol, BS311SP Ofsted: Good Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 50.0%
Continue in education or training
21.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Sustained employment
86.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 45.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 April 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
68 Bath Road
Bristol, BS311SP
Phone
1179161025
Website
ikbacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142127
Type
Studio schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
68 Bath Road, Bristol, BS31 1SP
Website
www.ikbacademy.org.uk
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
142
Free School Meals
19.6% (28 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.9% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
English Attainment 8:
7.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.4
Ebacc English:
94.4%
Ebacc Entry:
5.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
27.8%
Ebacc Languages:
5.6%
Ebacc Maths:
96.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.54
Progress 8 Range:
-0.94 to -0.14
University Progression:
26.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
29.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
45.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
19.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
26%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
31 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
19.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
142 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

respect opportunity collaboration aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to IKB Academy – a unique and popular school for Years 10–13. The Head of School, Mr P Headeach, highlights a STEM-focused, inclusive environment with specialist facilities, strong employer partnerships for work experience, and high aspirations to prepare students for university, apprenticeships or direct industry entry.

Facilities

modern facilities dedicated labs workshops

Curriculum Highlights

Futura curriculum spanning the 2–19 age range with a structured knowledge sequence, emphasis on closing gaps and early intervention, and development of core literacy and numeracy skills. Status as a STEM studio school with a focus on progression to Post 16 education and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Cross-curricular elements including PSHE, SMSC, CEIAG and British values delivered through PSHE lessons, tutorials, assemblies and targeted activities. Year 10: two separate weeks of work placements (Terms 4 and 6) plus one week of enrichment to develop employability skills and support the STEM curriculum. KS4 structure including core subjects (GCSE English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and sciences) and a range of options such as GCSE Computing, GCSE Product Design, Level 2 Engineering, Level 2 Construction, and more. Sixth Form options within Futura Sixth, with STEM emphasis (A levels in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Further Maths; Product Design; Computing; BTEC L3 Engineering, Construction, Applied Science, Forensic Science; and other related routes). Year 9–10 Transition Work materials and transition support across key subjects. Literacy development and focused reading programmes (Year 10 and 11) as part of the literacy provision. A broad enrichment and CEIAG programme integrated across the curriculum.

Admissions Criteria

Entry is subject to GCSE/Key Stage 4 results. A minimum of 5 GCSE grades at C/4 or above, with one in English or Maths.

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