E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy
Bristol, BS5 0HR · Bristol, City of · primary school
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44th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 890 of them, against 3.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 401 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 401?
What Ofsted said about E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy
Overview
This inspection found a “thriving and inclusive school” where pupils “enjoy coming” and value their education. Leaders have high expectations, resulting in a “calm and orderly atmosphere” and strong positive relationships between staff and pupils. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with a well-designed curriculum that particularly supports disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “polite and courteous” behaviour and show respect for others, underpinned by the school’s values.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” with staff delivering phonics well and ensuring pupils read “fluently and with enjoyment.”
- The mathematics curriculum is “designed and sequenced well,” with teachers effectively checking understanding and offering appropriate challenge.
- Leaders are “ambitious” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum through precise planning.
- Governors “support and challenge leaders effectively,” while staff feel “valued and supported” due to mindful workload management.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used well enough by some teachers to check retention, meaning “some pupils are not able to recall what they have learned.”
- In a few subjects, teachers lack secure subject knowledge, which “slows pupils’ learning” and prevents effective curriculum delivery.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders creating a “strong safeguarding culture” and pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe in both the real and online world.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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