E-Act Venturers' Academy is a not applicable school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
E-Act Venturers' Academy currently has around 256 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 80.5% boys and 19.5% girls. Around 49.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (55.1%). african pupils make up about 18%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Withywood Road, Bristol, BS13 9AX |
| Website: | www.venturersacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01173010805 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Co Headteacher Emily Bott - Secondary Helen McDicken - Primary |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142780 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 242 |
| Number of Pupils: | 256 |
| Number of Boys: | 206 |
| Number of Girls: | 50 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 55.10% | 141 |
| African | 18.00% | 46 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.10% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 7 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Novers Hill Nursery School Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Knowle West Early Years Centre Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN | 3out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gay Elms Primary School Withywood Road , Withywood BS13 9AX | - not rated | 5 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X RC Primary School Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AB | - not rated | 260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Furlong Primary School Vowell Close , Withywood BS13 9HS | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Acres Academy Four Acres , Withywood BS13 8RB | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Acres Primary School Four Acres , Withywood BS13 8RB | - not rated | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Withywood Community School Molesworth Drive , Withywood BS13 9BL | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedminster Down School Donald Road , Bedminster Down BS13 7DQ | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus - Secondary Bridge Learning Campus , William Jessop Way BS13 0RL | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merrywood Girls' School Downton Road , BS4 1QB | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | 1out of 4 | 651 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merchants' Academy Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ | - not rated | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridge Learning Campus William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Act Venturers' Academy Withywood Road , Withywood BS13 9AX | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Wood School 139 Gatehouse Avenue , Bishopsworth BS13 9AB | - not rated | 263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belgrave School The Willows , 159 Four Acres BS13 8RA | - not rated | 652 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford School Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulford Centre Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.