Waycroft Academy is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Waycroft Academy currently has around 438 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 15.2% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
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.
| Address: | Selden Road, Bristol, BS14 8PS |
| Website: | https://waycroftacademy.clf.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01173772198 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adam Smith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 137212 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 474 |
| Number of Pupils: | 438 |
| Number of Boys: | 230 |
| Number of Girls: | 208 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.30% | 378 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 18 |
| African | 2.30% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockwood Green Primary School Stockwood Lane , Stockwood BS14 8SJ | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnbush Primary School Whittock Road , Stockwood BS14 8DQ | - not rated | 547 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Academy Whittock Road , Stockwood BS14 8DQ | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School 22 Bristol Road , Whitchurch BS14 0PT | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitchurch Primary School 22 Bristol Road , Whitchurch BS14 0PT | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brislington Enterprise College Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brislington Hungerford Road , Brislington BS4 5EY | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hengrove Community Arts College Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy John Williams Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's Sixth Form College Broomhill Road , Brislington BS4 5RQ | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdown Park Academy Stockwood Lane , Stockwood BS14 8SJ | - not rated | 487 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdown Park Academy Stockwood Lane , Stockwood BS14 8SJ | 1out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdown Park School Stockwood Lane , Stockwood BS14 8SJ | - not rated | 487 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BR102 Bristol Year 11 C.O. Include, Unit 6, the Old Malt House Pennywell Road , | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel Christian School 817A Bath Road , Brislington BS4 5NL | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.