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Digitech Studio School

Studio schools · Bristol · BS30 8XQ

Ages 14–19 · 608 pupils · South Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

34.5

Overall absence

16.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.65
−20+2
Attainment 834.5
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+46%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 2.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence16.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)43.7%
Unauthorised7.9%
Authorised absence
9.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
13.7%
Enrolments in measure
183

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

608 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
608
Boys / girls
338 / 270
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
608 / 360 (169%)
Free school meals
31.5%
FSM pupils
56
Gender
Mixed
School type
Studio schools

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Academy trust
CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Sponsor
Cabot Learning Federation
Headteacher
Mr Chris Ballard

Location

Address
Tower Road North, Warmley
Postcode
BS30 8XQ
Town
Bristol
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
District
South Gloucestershire
Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed studio schools (secondary), Ages 14–19, in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, 608 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 31.5%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Secondary schools in Bristol
43
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS30
14
Secondary in BS30
2
Open schools in South Gloucestershire LA
126
Secondary in South Gloucestershire LA
15

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bristol · BS30 8TS · South Gloucestershire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.3
    • P80.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence9.3%

    1.0 miles away

  • John Cabot Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bristol · BS15 8BD · South Gloucestershire

    Ages 11–19

    • Att850.8
    • P80.4
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence8.7%

    1.5 miles away

  • Mangotsfield School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bristol · BS16 9LH · South Gloucestershire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.2
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence10.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • Hanham Woods Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bristol · BS15 3LA · South Gloucestershire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.2
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence10.6%

    1.9 miles away

  • Bristol Brunel Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bristol · BS15 1NU · Bristol, City of

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.1
    • P80.2
    • EM5+37%
    • Absence10.8%

    2.2 miles away

  • Downend School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bristol · BS16 6XA · South Gloucestershire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.8
    • P80.1
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Chris Ballard
Telephone
01179927100
Website
http://digitechstudioschool.co.uk/

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