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%).

School Information

Address: Barracks Lane, Bristol, BS11 9NG
Website:
Telephone:
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

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 238
Number of Boys: 124
Number of Girls: 114

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.70%166
Other White9.20%22
Indian8.00%19
Other Asian2.90%7
White and Black African2.50%6
African2.50%6
White and Black Caribbean1.30%3
Other Mixed1.30%3
White and Asian0.80%2
Pakistani0.80%2
Gypsy/Roma0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%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: Well Below Average (-3.2)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.2)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
36%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.