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Fonthill Primary Academy
Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5SW, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.9 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
226
Capacity
252
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly with 47% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which places it in the top 86% of schools nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners in Bristol, though parents may want to consider the limited performance in higher attainment.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.8%
Black African12.4%
Asian Indian10.6%
White Other8.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.6%
Other4.0%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Black Other1.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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51.50537, -2.59075 · BS10 5SW
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN144892
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fonthill.bristol.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Fonthill Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Fonthill Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Fonthill Primary Academy a good school?
Fonthill Primary Academy scores 16.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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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