E-Act St Ursula's Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brecon Road Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS9 4DT |
| Phone | 01179622616 |
| Reference Number | 137068 |
St Ursula’s E-ACT Academy is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating in most areas, with outstanding personal development. Pupils demonstrate strong attendance and enjoy a positive and nurturing school environment, which enhances their learning. The new headteacher has revitalized the school with a clear vision, ensuring that staff feel valued and supported. However, some curriculum areas require further development to enhance the quality of education, particularly in science and foundation subjects, where teachers are still adjusting to new plans.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 564 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.13%
Girls: 47.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 37 | 75 |
| 2 | 45 | 42 | 87 |
| 3 | 43 | 35 | 78 |
| 4 | 47 | 37 | 84 |
| 5 | 34 | 43 | 77 |
| 6 | 47 | 35 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.7% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| White & Asian | 5.5% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong pastoral support for pupils
- High attendance and pupil enthusiasm for school
- Effective mathematics curriculum and teaching
- Recent leadership changes have brought fresh focus
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities available
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum plans in science and foundation subjects lack effective sequencing
- Early reading books do not consistently match taught phonics
- Reading comprehension texts lack appropriate challenge
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 16% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 54 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 4 |
Previous Years
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Elmlea Junior School
The Dell, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 3UF |
0.36 miles |
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Elmlea Infant School
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0.39 miles |
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Henleaze Junior School
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0.48 miles |
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Henleaze Infant School
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0.48 miles |
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Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy
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Westbury Park School
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Badocks Wood E-ACT Academy
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