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Fonthill Primary Academy
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Fonthill Primary Academy
- Primary
- Bristol BS10 5SW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff and pupils share a love of reading, starting phonics as soon as they start school.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have high expectations for what all pupils can achieve.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some teachers do not routinely make clear what pupils are expected to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers routinely check on pupils鈥� learning through the use of 鈥楩lashback 4鈥�.
Support for Falling Behind: If pupils fall behind, they receive the support they need to help them catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. Disruptions are rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff know the pupils well and ensure that they receive the support they need.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say that bullying is rare, and that if it were to happen they are confident that adults would deal with it quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff understand their responsibilities well and act quickly.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive.
Parental Involvement: Parents comment on the school鈥檚 warm and friendly environment and how staff help children settle into school life.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy clubs such as football, chess, and construction.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the way in which leaders support them and consider their workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Some teachers do not routinely make clear what pupils are expected to learn.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers struggle to check what pupils know well enough before moving on to new learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders need to continue supporting teachers to expertly deliver all aspects of the curriculum.
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About Us
Fonthill Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 230 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 38% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19 | 19.9 | 22.4 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 106 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 105 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Fonthill Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
