Fishponds CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fishponds Road Fishponds Bristol Bristol BS16 3UH |
| Phone | 01179030491 |
| Reference Number | 138794 |
Fishponds Church of England Academy is performing well, having improved to a 'Good' rating since its last inspection, which was rated as 'Requires improvement'. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils thrive academically and emotionally. The leadership team has effectively implemented a strong curriculum and high expectations for behaviour, which is reflected in pupils' positive attitudes towards learning and each other. There is also a commendable focus on fostering a love of reading and an understanding of diverse cultures and religions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 330 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.42%
Girls: 47.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 2 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| 4 | 20 | 22 | 42 |
| 5 | 35 | 22 | 57 |
| 6 | 21 | 31 | 52 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 25.2% |
| African | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.3% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Indian | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 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 | 09 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their time at school and are confident in their learning.
- The school promotes a range of after-school activities that develop pupils' skills.
- Staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and emotional well-being.
- The curriculum has clear sequences of learning across subjects.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics from early years.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects is not used consistently well to inform teaching.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -0.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.3 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Avanti Gardens School
College Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2JP |
0.32 miles |
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Chester Park Infant School
Lodge Causeway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3QG |
0.38 miles |
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Chester Park Junior School
Abingdon Road, Bristol, BS16 3NX |
0.47 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Chatsworth Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3QR |
0.52 miles |
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Begbrook Primary Academy
Begbrook Drive, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1HG |
0.54 miles |
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Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road, Bristol, BS16 2LL |
0.56 miles |
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Elmtree Grove School Ltd
266 Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RG |
0.75 miles |
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Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road, Bristol, BS5 7SY |
0.85 miles |
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Minerva Primary Academy
The Greenway, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4HA |
0.88 miles |
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Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS16 5JJ |
0.99 miles |
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Frome Vale Academy
Frenchay Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2QS |
1.06 miles |
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Staple Hill Primary School
Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4NE |
1.07 miles |
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Frenchay Church of England Primary School
Alexander Road, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1UZ |
1.11 miles |
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Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Christchurch Avenue, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5TG |
1.19 miles |
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May Park Primary School
Coombe Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6LE |
1.21 miles |
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Summerhill Academy
Plummers Hill, St George, Bristol, BS5 7JU |
1.32 miles |
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St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, St Stephen's Junior School, Bristol, BS15 1XD |
1.33 miles |
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Glenfrome Primary School
Cottisford Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6TY |
1.33 miles |
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Summerhill Infant School
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1.34 miles |
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St Stephen's Infant School
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 1XD |
1.35 miles |
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
0.27 miles |
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Briarwood School
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA |
0.49 miles |
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Bristol Brunel Academy
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0.9 miles |
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Collegiate School
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1 miles |
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South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
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1.16 miles |
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Soundwell Academy
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1.31 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
1.48 miles |
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John Cabot Academy
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1.72 miles |
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Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
1.77 miles |
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New Horizons Learning Centre
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1.81 miles |
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The City Academy Bristol
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1.84 miles |
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Downend School
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1.89 miles |
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Mangotsfield School
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2.11 miles |
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Abbeywood Community School
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2.37 miles |
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King's Oak Academy
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2.44 miles |
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Orchard School Bristol
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2.46 miles |
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Hanham Woods Academy
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2.59 miles |
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E-Act Montpelier High School
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2.66 miles |
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Digitech Studio School
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2.77 miles |
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Warmley Park School
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2.84 miles |