‘High quality education’ and ‘Warm relationships’ make John Cabot Academy a ‘Good’ school, says Ofsted

Monday 13th January
An ‘inclusive’ environment, ‘ambitious curriculum’ and a ‘rich learning experience’ have helped Bristol’s John Cabot Academy retain its rating of ‘Good’ from Ofsted inspectors. A team from the education watchdog spent two days assessing the academy, during which time inspectors met with senior leaders, teachers and students,

John Cabot named among Bristol’s best secondary schools

Friday 10th January
 Bristol’s John Cabot Academy has been ranked fifth among the best-performing state secondary schools in the city, according to the latest performance data released by the Department for Education. The newly published figures for the 2023/24 academic year highlight the exceptional achievements of students and staff at

We are in the Kingswood Voice!

Tuesday 3rd December
Students at John Cabot Academy had the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into healthy relationships, the right to make personal choices, and the dangers of forced marriage and ‘honour’-based abuse in a recent talk led by Charlotte Gage from The Sky Project.

John Cabot Academy students experience the magic of Mary Poppins

Tuesday 26th November
Students from Year 10 and Year 11 at John Cabot Academy were treated to an amazing theatrical experience at the Bristol Hippodrome, where they watched the blockbuster production of Mary Poppins. Based on the stories by PL Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, the tale of

John Cabot Academy student competes Rotary Young Musician Competition

Wednesday 20th November
John Cabot Academy is celebrating the outstanding achievement of Year 10 student, Jonathan Cheung, who delivered a stunning performance in the prestigious Rotary Young Musician Greater Bristol Competition. Jonathan wowed the audience and judges with his rendition of Partita No.3 in E Major (Gavotte en Rondeau) and

John Cabot Academy welcomes Charlotte Gage from The Sky Project

Friday 8th November
  Students at John Cabot Academy had the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into healthy relationships, the right to make personal choices, and the dangers of forced marriage and ‘honour’-based abuse in a recent talk led by Charlotte Gage from The Sky Project. The interactive session, held

John Cabot Academy students experience world-class orchestra performance

Friday 25th October
A group of students from John Cabot Academy recently enjoyed an extraordinary live concert by the renowned cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who performed alongside the acclaimed Sinfonia of London Orchestra. This special event offered students a unique opportunity to experience a live orchestral performance by one of the

John Cabot Academy students celebrate outstanding GCSE results

Monday 7th October
Students at Bristol’s John Cabot Academy are outshining their peers both locally and nationally by recording some outstanding exam results. The dedication and commitment of both students and staff paid off in style on GCSE results day this year, with achievements that significantly exceed national averages across

Outstanding achievements by JCA students in their GCSEs

Thursday 22nd August
John Cabot Academy is pleased to announce another year of outstanding achievements by its students in their GCSEs this summer. The students at John Cabot Academy always thrive academically in a supportive and compassionate culture. This year 79% achieved a grade 4 or above in English and

John Cabot dancers perform at the CLF Big Dance

Monday 22nd July
John Cabot Academy’s Year 7 and Year 8 dancers delivered an outstanding performance at the CLF Big Dance. The dedication and hard work of our students were evident in every dance move they made, and their performance was amazing The event, which showcases the talents of students