The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Hodder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Church Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 4XH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWesthaven School
Special school · Very close
Broadoak Academy
Secondary · 698m away
Windwhistle Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Voyage Learning Campus
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Bournville Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Hans Price Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Walliscote Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Uphill Village Academy?
Uphill Village Academy currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Uphill Village Academy take?
Uphill Village Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Uphill Village Academy?
Uphill Village Academy is in Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4XH, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Uphill Village Academy have a sixth form?
No, Uphill Village Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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