E-ACT the Kingfisher School
Bristol, BS4 4BJ · Bristol, City of · primary school
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75th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.1/10 against 881 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 21.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
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 the Kingfisher School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 112 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing current attainment levels?
What Ofsted said about E-ACT the Kingfisher School
Overview
The Kingfisher School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Leaders demonstrate ‘relentless’ ambition, fostering a positive environment where pupils are ‘positive in their attitudes towards their learning’ and disruption is rare. The school provides a well-structured curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘high expectations’ and maintain ‘positive and respectful’ relationships with staff and peers.
- Leaders have a ‘clear vision for the curriculum’, ensuring it meets the needs of all pupils and addresses learning gaps from the pandemic.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff using phonics to help children become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported, both pastorally and academically’.
- Staff, including those new to the profession, are ‘well supported’ and express pride in working at the school.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not break down knowledge into ‘small enough steps’, causing pupils to struggle with recalling prior learning.
- Subject leadership is ‘underdeveloped’ in some areas, meaning leaders lack sufficient oversight of the curriculum’s impact on pupil progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with robust recruitment checks and regular staff training to identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 24% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 21% |
| 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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