The City Academy Bristol is a smaller than average-sized secondary school. It is one of two academies sponsored by The One World Learning Trust. There have been numerous staffing changes, including at leadership level, since the previous inspection. Two joint acting Principals took up post in September 2014. Most students are from minority ethnic backgrounds. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is well above the national average. Three quarters of students are eligible for the pupil premium. This is a high proportion compared to that found nationally. Pupil premium funding is additional government funding used to support students known to be eligible for free school meals and those in local authority care. Around a fifth of students are disabled and/or have special educational needs. This is broadly in line with the national average. The academy did not meet the government’s floor standards in 2013 which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress. A small number of students access part of their education at KTS Training and S & B Automotive Academy.