Minerva Primary Academy, based in Bristol, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Minerva Primary Academy currently has around 367 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 33.7% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 24%. african pupils make up about 12% , followed by pakistani at 11.2%
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.
| Address: | The Greenway, Bristol, BS16 4HA |
| Website: | https://minervaprimaryacademy.clf.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01173772990 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jennifer Harvey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138789 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 367 |
| Number of Boys: | 178 |
| Number of Girls: | 189 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 24.00% | 88 |
| African | 12.00% | 44 |
| Pakistani | 11.20% | 41 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 9.30% | 34 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 6.80% | 25 |
| Other Asian | 6.80% | 25 |
| Unclassified | 5.20% | 19 |
| Other Black | 3.50% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.00% | 11 |
| Indian | 3.00% | 11 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.70% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 1,311 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 3,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Primary Academy The Greenway , BS16 4HA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Primary School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Park Junior School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Park Infant School The Greenway , Hillfields Park BS16 4HA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Junior School, Soundwell Lansdown Road , Kingswood BS15 1XD | - not rated | 802 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedwell Technology College Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Brunel Academy Speedwell Road , Speedwell BS15 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Cabot Academy Woodside Road , Kingswood BS15 8BD | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan Academy Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 806 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 | 1,694 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood School Briar Way , Fishponds BS16 4EA | - not rated | 709 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.