Four Acres Academy
Bristol, BS13 8RB · Bristol, City of · primary school
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51st 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 — 4.1/10 against 800 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Four Acres Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 483. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Four Acres Academy
Overview
Four Acres Academy is a primary school where staff foster "positive, respectful relationships" and pupils "feel safe and happy." The report highlights that pupils "flourish" within an environment characterised by high expectations and a strong focus on personal development, which is judged as outstanding.
Strengths
- Staff are "very caring" and help pupils manage behaviour and anxieties "sensitively," ensuring bullying is resolved quickly.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," with a strong emphasis on reading; phonics is "well planned" and taught effectively from the start.
- Pupils benefit from "highly memorable experiences" such as clubs and leadership roles, which enrich their learning and character.
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils learning to "value everyone and be kind" and challenge unfairness.
- Trustees and senior leaders "fulfil their statutory duties well" and maintain high expectations for staff and pupils.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not receive consistent adaptations in certain subjects, leading to repeated errors and persistent misconceptions.
- The school has identified a need to further improve pupil attendance, despite existing actions to monitor absence patterns.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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
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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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