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Four Acres Academy

Four Acres Academy

Bristol, City of, BS13 8RBPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

91%

Capacity

440

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About Four Acres Academy

Four Acres Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 440 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 483 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Four Acres Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Cave, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11945th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 68th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.

Four Acres Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 38 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Four Acres Academy include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Four Acres Academy is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFour Acres, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS13 8RB
HeadteacherMatthew Cave
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils440
Free School Meals (FSM)55.2%
School Capacity440 / 483 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (44%)

11945th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 87%

1206th of 1,469

In South West

Top 82%

68th of 85

In Bristol, City of

Top 80%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

44%

Expected Standard

6%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:66%
Higher:26%
Writing
Expected:60%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:44%
Higher:12%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

44%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteSensory RoomArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisAthleticsSwimmingDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

38

Applications

58

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

38 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Four Acres Academy

Four Acres Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01179030474www.fouracresacademy.org.uk/

Four Acres, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS13 8RB

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Four Acres, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS13 8RB

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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