Located in Bristol, Frome Vale 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.
Frome Vale Academy currently has around 202 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 32.2% 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 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46%.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Frenchay Road, Bristol, BS16 2QS |
| Website: | https://fromevaleacademy.clf.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01173532902 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Janet Saunders |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138791 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/01/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 202 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.00% | 93 |
| African | 7.40% | 15 |
| Other White | 7.40% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 5.00% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.50% | 9 |
| Indian | 4.50% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 3.50% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome Vale Academy Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Primary School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Junior School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldbury Court Infant School Frenchay Road , Downend BS16 2QS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Church of England Primary School Alexander Road , Frenchay BS16 1UZ | - not rated | 516 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 725 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 862 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Park Hospital School Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.