E-ACT Perry Court Academy
Hengrove, BS14 0AX · Bristol, City of · primary school
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9th 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 — 8.2/10 against 1,585 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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 Perry Court Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in tag-rugby, netball, basketball, football, dance, gymnastics, cricket and athletics, with a breakfast club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 474 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the breakfast club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about E-ACT Perry Court Academy
Overview
Perry Court E-ACT Academy is described as a “highly inclusive and welcoming school” where pupils “thrive” and feel safe. The report highlights that leaders are “extremely aspirational” and have established a culture where pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, achieve “extremely well” and are “very well prepared for the next stage of their education.”
Strengths
- Pupils achieve “extremely well across the curriculum,” with outcomes in national tests “significantly above national averages.”
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs make “impressive progress,” often outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers due to leaders’ determination to “remove any barriers to learning.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious, broad and balanced,” with “highly effective” teaching that skilfully adapts to meet individual needs, including for early years children.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with “rare” disruption to learning, and pupils demonstrate “high levels of courtesy” and positive attitudes.
- The personal development programme is a “strength,” ensuring pupils understand fundamental British values, stay safe online, and engage in community service.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue working with the “small number of families where attendance is a concern” to ensure all pupils thrive.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” ensuring pupils are “made safer and feel safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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