Merchants' Academy
URN: 135597 • Bristol BS13 9AJ
Overview
- Name
- Merchants' Academy
- URN
- 135597
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 27.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Guy Swallow (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Gatehouse Avenue, Bristol BS13 9AJ
Summary
Merchants' Academy is a mixed all-through academy located in Bristol, serving a diverse student population of 1,279 pupils, with a capacity for 1,410. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant percentage of students (60.30%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving the local community.
The academy focuses on a holistic approach to education, prioritising not only academic achievement but also the mental health and well-being of its students. Recent initiatives, such as the support for children’s mental health highlighted in their news updates, demonstrate the school’s commitment to fostering a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive both personally and academically.
As an academy sponsor-led institution, Merchants' Academy aims to deliver a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. The school is dedicated to building strong community ties and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and encouraging environment.
The academy focuses on a holistic approach to education, prioritising not only academic achievement but also the mental health and well-being of its students. Recent initiatives, such as the support for children’s mental health highlighted in their news updates, demonstrate the school’s commitment to fostering a nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive both personally and academically.
As an academy sponsor-led institution, Merchants' Academy aims to deliver a comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. The school is dedicated to building strong community ties and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in a safe and encouraging environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bradley Stoke Community School (68.2)
- Bridge Learning Campus (59.7)
- King's Oak Academy (47.7)
- Steiner Academy Bristol (37.7)
- E-Act Merchants' Academy (34.4)
Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1410
- Pupils
- 1279
- Boys
- 636
- Girls
- 643
- FSM %
- 60.30
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1279 | 636 | 643 | 1410 | 60.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1279 | 636 | 643 | 1410 | 60.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1268 | 586 | 682 | 1410 | 58.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1268 | 586 | 682 | 1410 | 58.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1192 | 550 | 642 | 1410 | 51.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1165 | 540 | 625 | 1410 | 46.00 |
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