Open Other Secondary Mixed

Bristol Brunel Academy

Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS15 1NU
Part of: CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION (Multi-academy trust)
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Bristol Brunel Academy
Bristol, BS15 1NU
1,299 Pupils
1,160 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
35.40% FSM %
702 Boys
597 Girls
About Bristol Brunel Academy

Bristol Brunel Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bristol, Bristol, City of, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,299 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,160. Current headteacher: Jenny Cusack.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Bristol, City of
Region South West
Administrative District Bristol, City of
Parliamentary Constituency Bristol North East
Ward Eastville
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10021092
URN 135300
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Nicky McAllister Chair of Local Governing Body 24/09/2019 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Saima Akhtar Local Governor 18/11/2022 17/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Victoria Boynton Local Governor 18/12/2024 17/12/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jade Chandler Local Governor 09/05/2025 08/05/2029 Elected by parents
Jessica Cicero Local Governor 23/04/2025 22/04/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Georgina Hopkins Local Governor 10/05/2024 09/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rosemary Hunt Local Governor 23/08/2023 29/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Heather Milburn Local Governor 13/05/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sharon Porter Local Governor 16/11/2023 15/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Sanday Local Governor 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Elected by school staff
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0.17 km • Bristol
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0.83 km • Bristol
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bristol Brunel Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bristol, Bristol, City of.
Bristol Brunel Academy has 1,299 pupils, with a capacity of 1,160.
Bristol Brunel Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Bristol Brunel Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Bristol Brunel Academy is Miss Jenny Cusack.
Bristol Brunel Academy is at Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU, in the Bristol, City of local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Bristol Brunel Academy: Has a sixth form.
Bristol Brunel Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Miss Jenny Cusack
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU
01173772700
www.bba.bristol.sch.uk/
Location
BS15 1NU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135300
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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