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Frome Vale Academy

Frenchay Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2QS, Bristol, City of


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.6 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
202
Capacity
210
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 70% for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. While 57% of pupils meet the expected standard, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score, indicating a positive reputation within the community.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 11 January 2022
Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.57%Bottom 31% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.0%
White Other7.4%
Black African7.4%
Mixed W+B African5.0%
Asian Indian4.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Black Other3.5%
Other2.5%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.49130, -2.51644 · BS16 2QS

School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN138791
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Frome Vale Academy rated by Ofsted?

Frome Vale Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2022.

Is Frome Vale Academy a good school?

Frome Vale Academy scores 87.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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