The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp 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)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 55.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Matthew Cave (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Four Acres, Withywood, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 8RB
Town setting
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
Primary · 1.1km away
Dundry Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Fair Furlong Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bedminster Down School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Four Acres Academy a selective school?
No. Four Acres Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Four Acres Academy's Ofsted rating?
Four Acres Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Four Acres Academy?
Four Acres Academy currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Four Acres Academy take?
Four Acres Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Four Acres Academy?
Four Acres Academy is in Bristol, BS13 8RB, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Four Acres Academy have a sixth form?
No, Four Acres Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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