We are consulting on a change to our admissions policy for 2026-27 entry.

You can download a copy of the proposed admissions policy 2026-27 (Pdf).

The consultation period is Thursday 4th December 2024 to Thursday 30th January 2025.

Any comments should be submitted to the admissions registrar email: enquiries@ikbacademy.org.uk by 30th January 2025.

We have designed an exciting and broad curriculum for our students to study from, enabling them to equip themselves for employment, higher education and life. Students can choose to study from a wide range of A levels, T levels and BTECs, in a caring and supportive environment.

Students considering 2024/25 entry can find out more at our Open Evenings:

• Thursday 3rd October 2024 from 6pm to 8pm

Year 10 Open Evening: Wednesday 18 September 6-8pm

Welcoming all Year 9 students in the Bristol and Bath area to look around our modern state of the art school.

Inspired by Bristol’s most famous engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, IKB Academy is a 14 - 19 school specialising in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects. At IKB we run an exciting range of option subjects including engineering, product design, construction and computing but you can also choose to study geography, history, languages, music, business and more.

Personal development and employability skills is a focus at IKB and during your time here you will undertake work experience, take part in enrichments trips, visit local organisations and work with industry professionals through our extensive partnerships.

Come to our open evening and meet teachers and students and see for yourself!

BE THE BRAINS BEHIND THE BUILD

• Our T Level course in Construction will give you a head start for a career in the industry
• You will earn a qualification in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning that’s equivalent to three A levels
• You will gain knowledge and experience of industry standards that you can take forward into university, higher apprenticeship, skilled employment or self-employment
• It’s a practical, hands-on course, with a minimum 45 days in the workplace over the two years

WHO’S IT FOR?

Students aged 16-19 with a keen interest in Civil Engineering

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?

At least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths

WHAT ABOUT VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS?

Level 2 pass or above in Construction and the Built Environment would be an advantage but is not essential

WHERE WILL I STUDY?

You will spend 80% of your time in the classrooms and workshop at IKB. The rest of the time is on a work placement within the industry

EXAMS OR ASSESSMENT?

Two core papers: Science and Building Technology / Construction Industry and Sustainability, plus a real-life project set by your employer

APPLY ONLINE

ikbacademy.org.uk/admissions

DOWNLOAD

See the T-Level Construction Course Flyer (Pdf)

Open evening for all current Year 9 students in the Bristol and Bath area on Wednesday 20 September 2023 from 6-8pm.