Nova Primary School, based in Bristol, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Nova Primary School currently has around 238 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 34.9% 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 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.7%).
| Address: | Barracks Lane, Bristol, BS11 9NG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Anna Morris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108914 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 238 |
| Number of Boys: | 124 |
| Number of Girls: | 114 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.70% | 166 |
| Other White | 9.20% | 22 |
| Indian | 8.00% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 6 |
| African | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Valley Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Primary School Barracks Lane , Shirehampton BS11 9NG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery Catherine Street , Avonmouth BS11 9LG | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Primary School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Junior School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | - not rated | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 931 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic College Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0SU | - not rated | 2,235 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 2,101 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 2,296 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.