City Academy on BBC Bitesize and BBC Radio Bristol

Wednesday 10th December
More than one million girls who enjoyed sport in primary school stop participating by their teenage years, according to a new report. To understand the barriers holding girls back, and the changes that could help them stay active, BBC Bitesize visited City Academy, Bristol, speaking directly with students about their

Bristol Bears Foundation partnership with the Cabot Learning Federation

Thursday 4th December
Bristol Bears Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) aimed at inspiring young people through the power of sport. As part of this collaboration, a full-time member of Bristol Bears Foundation staff will be based at City Academy School five days a week,

City Academy on the Bristol Parent and the Good News Post websites

Monday 24th November
One of American football’s most successful teams visited Bristol this week to launch a new West Country flag football league – and students from across the Cabot Learning Federation took centre stage. Community engagement representatives from the Kansas City Chiefs invited pupils from Bristol Brunel Academy, City Academy, Bristol Metropolitan Academy and Hans Price

City Academy raise money for BBC Children in Need

Monday 17th November
The catering team at City Academy have been making and selling delicious cupcakes to students and staff all week during breaktime and lunchtime. This major baking event was held for a fantastic cause, as all proceeds were donated to the BBC’s Children in Need charity. Thanks to

Bristol Bears Foundation announces partnership with Cabot Learning Federation

Thursday 13th November
Bristol Bears Foundation announce a partnership with Cabot Learning Federation and City Academy on October 21, 2025 at the City Academy in Bristol, England. (Photo by Rogan/Bristol Bears) Bristol Bears Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) aimed at inspiring young people through

City Academy enjoys GCSE success

Thursday 21st August
City Academy has achieved another year of improvement in GCSE exam results, with students achieving the school’s highest average grades ever. The number of students achieving grade 5s in both English and maths improved by 3.8%, with over 61% of students passing Maths and 63% of students passing English. Principal,

Somali Community Meeting – Saturday 5th July

Monday 30th June
Somali Community Meeting Poster

City Academy on ITV News West Country

Thursday 22nd May
As the number of secondary school children struggling to read continues to rise across the UK, one Bristol school is taking a stand. City Academy in Bristol is leading the charge in addressing the literacy crisis by introducing targeted reading lessons for students who have fallen behind. Recognising the lifelong

City Academy students take the stage at Bristol Old Vic

Friday 9th May
Fourteen Year 7 students from City Academy have collaborated with directors from the prestigious Bristol Old Vic to create a unique and powerful performance inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo And Juliet. Students will showcase their original work on the main stage at Bristol Old Vic in front of

A taste of Broadway at City Academy brings blockbuster Annie to life

Thursday 8th May
Screenshot City Academy proudly presented A Taste Of Broadway, a dazzling student production of the beloved musical Annie, which was performed over two exciting nights with a talented double cast of 60 students. Under the direction of Rebecca Pearce, audiences were treated to two unique performances showcasing both a young