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Campaigners say new laws are needed to ban smartphones from schools. Some schools already have bans in place, but others don’t. That is why some concerned parents say the law needs to change. ITV News West Country went along to Bristol Metropolitan Academy to find out more. Please note: this

In a world where the use of Artificial Intelligence is rapidly increasing, the BBC One Show recently visited Bristol Metropolitan Academy to see how students are engaging with this transformative technology at a basic level. As part of their feature, the programme explored the school’s thriving coding club, where pupils

Students had plenty to celebrate at Bristol Metropolitan Academy today, which most earning the GCSE grades needed to fulfil their future ambitions in education. Principal Kris Bridgeman said: “Bristol Metropolitan Academy is proud to congratulate its students on their GCSE results. The outcomes reflect the hard work and commitment

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The Cabot Learning Federation is delighted to announce that Bristol Metropolitan Academy (BMA) has been recognised as one of the top-performing schools in Bristol based on the latest Progress 8 data from the UK government. BMA achieved an impressive Progress 8 score of 0.54, placing it well

Natasha Williams, Vice Principal of Bristol Metropolitan Academy (BMA), recently spoke at the Black & Brown Minds Matter event hosted by Barnardo’s at the University of the West of England. The event welcomed around 200 professionals from the education and health sectors, all united

A group of enthusiastic students from Bristol Metropolitan Academy recently embarked on an exciting educational trip to Grow Wilder, a local nature reserve and allotment area. The journey to Grow Wilder – where students were accompanied by science teacher Gwin Lloyd – was just as engaging as

A group of Year 10 students from Bristol Metropolitan Academy recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the renowned Bristol Robotics Lab. The visit provided an engaging and educational experience, giving the students a glimpse into the cutting-edge world of robotics research. The visit began with an exclusive tour

  Bristol Metropolitan Academy recently took 80 enthusiastic Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) students to the Mendips for an enriching day of navigation training. In preparation for their upcoming expedition, the adventurous students were eager to develop essential skills in map reading, route planning, and teamwork. The

Staff at Bristol Metropolitan Academy were overwhelmed with gratitude this week as the Salvation Army generously donated a substantial number of gifts for some of the academy’s most vulnerable students and their families. This incredible act of kindness means these families can enjoy a brighter and more