The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 226
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 36.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- AMPLIFY EDUCATION
- Head
- Co Headteacher Nicola Hughes Karlina Lock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ascot Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 559m away
Filton Park School
Special school · 785m away
Charborough Road Primary School
Primary · 842m away
Education 1st Learning Centre
Independent · 952m away
Orchard School
Secondary · 991m away
Orchard School Bristol
Secondary · 991m away
Little Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Upper Horfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fonthill Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fonthill Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fonthill Primary Academy?
Fonthill Primary Academy currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fonthill Primary Academy take?
Fonthill Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fonthill Primary Academy?
Fonthill Primary Academy is in Bristol, BS10 5SW, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fonthill Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Fonthill Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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