Minerva Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Greenway Fishponds Bristol BS16 4HA |
| Phone | 01173772990 |
| Reference Number | 138789 |
Minerva Primary Academy is performing well overall, rated 'Good' in all inspection areas. The school is a strong community hub, effectively managing high pupil mobility and catering well to various needs, including those of disadvantaged students and English as an additional language speakers. The nurturing environment and high expectations foster a positive atmosphere where students thrive and excel both academically and personally, preparing them to be global citizens. However, some areas of the wider curriculum, such as geography and history, require clearer identification of key knowledge for pupils to learn and better assessment practices to ensure retention of information.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 367 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.5%
Girls: 51.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 2 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 3 | 35 | 20 | 55 |
| 4 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| 5 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 6 | 22 | 31 | 53 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 24% |
| African | 12% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| Asian, Other | 6.8% |
| Unclassified | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Indian | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community involvement and support for new pupils.
- High expectations leading to a positive learning environment.
- Effective teaching practices in early reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils benefit from diverse cultural celebrations and inclusive practices.
- Well-planned enrichment opportunities enhancing student engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in identifying key knowledge in geography and history.
- Assessment in wider curriculum subjects is not effectively used to track understanding.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | 4 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 7 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, St Stephen's Junior School, Bristol, BS15 1XD |
0.46 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chatsworth Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3QR |
0.48 miles |
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St Stephen's Infant School
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1XD |
0.48 miles |
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Staple Hill Primary School
Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4NE |
0.61 miles |
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Chester Park Infant School
Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3QG |
0.68 miles |
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Chester Park Junior School
Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NX |
0.73 miles |
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Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SY |
0.75 miles |
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Two Mile Hill Primary School
Two Mile Hill Primary School, Kingsway, Bristol, BS15 8AA |
0.78 miles |
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The Tynings Primary School
Eastleigh Close, Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4SG |
0.8 miles |
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Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS16 5JJ |
0.81 miles |
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Elmtree Grove School Ltd
266 Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RG |
0.83 miles |
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Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road, Bristol, BS16 2LL |
0.83 miles |
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Fishponds CofE Primary School
Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3UH |
0.88 miles |
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Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Christchurch Avenue, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5TG |
0.95 miles |
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Avanti Gardens School
College Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2JP |
0.96 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Hanham Road, Kingswood, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS15 8PX |
1.06 miles |
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The Park Primary School
Hollow Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 9TP |
1.07 miles |
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Kings' Forest Primary School
Station Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4PQ |
1.07 miles |
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Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Hillside Road, St George, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 7PB |
1.15 miles |
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Frome Vale Academy
Frenchay Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2QS |
1.27 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Briarwood School
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA |
0.4 miles |
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Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL |
0.46 miles |
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Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU |
0.68 miles |
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New Horizons Learning Centre
Mulberry Drive, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4EA |
0.93 miles |
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John Cabot Academy
Woodside Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BD |
1.07 miles |
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
1.13 miles |
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Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH |
1.46 miles |
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King's Oak Academy
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT |
1.57 miles |
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Downend School
Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA |
1.64 miles |
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South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room, Bristol, BS16 1LE |
1.72 miles |
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Collegiate School
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1.81 miles |
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Digitech Studio School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XQ |
1.9 miles |
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Warmley Park School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XL |
1.97 miles |
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Hanham Woods Academy
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 3LA |
2.06 miles |
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The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH |
2.17 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
2.34 miles |
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Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
2.48 miles |
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Neptune School
24 Poplar Road, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 5JU |
2.53 miles |
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Sir Bernard Lovell Academy
North Street, Oldland Common, Bristol, BS30 8TS |
2.79 miles |
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Prospect Education Trust
Tramway Road, Bristol, BS4 3DS |
2.87 miles |