Located in Bristol, E-Act St Ursula's Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

E-Act St Ursula's Academy currently has around 564 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Brecon Road, Bristol, BS9 4DT
Website: https://stursulasacademy.e-act.org.uk/
Telephone: 01179622616
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nicky Arthur
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137068

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 564
Number of Boys: 294
Number of Girls: 270

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British63.70%359
Other White8.20%46
White and Asian5.50%31
Other (any other ethnic group)4.30%24
African3.40%19
Other Mixed3.00%17
Other Asian2.70%15
White and Black Caribbean2.00%11
Indian1.60%9
White and Black African1.40%8
Caribbean1.10%6
Chinese0.90%5
Other Black0.90%5
Unclassified0.70%4
Pakistani0.50%3
Irish0.20%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.2)
Writing: Below Average (-2.0)
Maths: Above Average (2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL
4out of 4 2,974 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
E-Act St Ursula's Academy
Brecon Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4DT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elmlea Junior School
The Dell , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UF
- not rated 640 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Elmlea Junior School
The Dell , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UF
- not rated 640 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Elmlea Infant School
Elmlea Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UU
- not rated 681 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Elmlea Infant School
Elmlea Avenue , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3UU
4out of 4 681 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bristol Free School
Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ
3out of 4 1,725 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Redland Green
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH
- not rated 1,912 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Redland Green School
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH
3out of 4 1,912 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Pen Park School
Pen Park Road , Southmead BS10 6BP
- not rated 2,769 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ
3out of 4 2,909 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redland Green 16-19
Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF
- not rated 2,158 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brunel College of Arts and Technology
Ashley Down , BS7 9BU
- not rated 2,895 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oasis School Westbury
Brecon Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4DT
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Redmaids' High School
Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3AW
- not rated 360 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Badminton School
Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA
- not rated 385 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Claremont School
Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR
3out of 4 855 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Elmfield School for Deaf Children
Sheridan Road , Horfield BS7 0PU
3out of 4 1,249 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.