Located in Bristol, Fishponds CofE Primary School 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 has a church of england religious character.

Fishponds CofE Primary School currently has around 330 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 36.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.4%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.2%. african pupils make up about 16.1% , followed by pakistani at 10.3%

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: Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3UH
Website: fceps.org.uk
Telephone: 01179030491
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Michelle Omoboni
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138794

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 09/03/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 330
Number of Boys: 173
Number of Girls: 157

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British25.20%83
African16.10%53
Pakistani10.30%34
Other White6.40%21
Indian5.80%19
White and Black Caribbean5.50%18
Bangladeshi4.80%16
Other Black4.20%14
White and Black African3.90%13
Other Mixed3.90%13
Other (any other ethnic group)3.90%13
White and Asian3.30%11
Other Asian2.40%8
Caribbean2.40%8
Gypsy/Roma1.20%4
Irish0.30%1
Unclassified0.30%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Average (-0.9)
Writing: Average (0.3)
Maths: Average (-0.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
50%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL
2out of 4 977 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY
- not rated 1,502 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
The Limes Nursery School
Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT
3out of 4 2,544 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Spring Woods Nursery School
Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR
- not rated 3,082 yd Local authority nursery school No Mixed More About School
St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX
3out of 4 3,181 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dr Bells and St Matthia's CofE VA Junior School
Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Matthias and Dr Bell's CofE VA Primary School
Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Fishponds Road , Fishponds BS16 3UH
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
College of St Matthia's Infant School
Manor Road , Fishponds BS16 2JD
- not rated 390 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Avanti Gardens School
College Road , BS16 2JP
3out of 4 560 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD
3out of 4 473 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bristol Metropolitan College
Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD
- not rated 619 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Speedwell Technology College
Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU
- not rated 1,574 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU
3out of 4 1,574 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY
3out of 4 2,599 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Soundwell College
St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL
- not rated 2,303 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Steiner Academy Bristol
College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP
- not rated 560 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Matthias Academy
Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG
- not rated 344 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Matthias Park Pupil Referral Service
Alexandra Park , Fishponds BS16 2BG
- not rated 344 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Briarwood School
Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA
- not rated 856 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Gracefield Preparatory School
266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG
- not rated 1,214 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Elmtree Grove School Ltd
266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG
- not rated 1,313 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.