Four Acres Academy

About Four Acres Academy

Four Acres Academy sits in the bottom half of Bristol primary schools on its headline KS2 metric, with just 44% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is a full 14 percentage points below the local authority average of 58%, placing the school 68th out of 85 primaries in the city. The gap is significant and worth noting for parents who prioritise academic benchmarks. However, the school’s context matters: 55.2% of its 440 pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, and the school serves a community with considerable socioeconomic challenge. The headline figure alone doesn’t tell the whole story, and a closer look at the breakdown reveals a more nuanced picture.

Despite the low combined score, individual subject results show some relative strengths. Reading stands out: 66% of pupils met the expected standard, and 26% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 103. Writing and maths both saw 60% and 44% reaching expected levels respectively, though only 10% hit the higher mark in writing and 12% in maths. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is impossible to say how much value the school adds from starting points. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with personal development judged Outstanding — the only grade above Good across all categories. Leadership, behaviour, early years provision and quality of education all received Good, suggesting a stable and well-run school that is aware of its academic challenges and working within them.

The school offers a broad set of facilities including an ICT suite, sensory room, art studios, sports hall and a chapel, alongside clubs in coding, science and choir. Sports provision covers tennis, athletics, swimming, dance and cricket. SEND support is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, autism, visual impairment and physical disability — useful for families whose children need additional support. The school has a nursery for children from age two, and was oversubscribed for 2025/26 reception places, with 38 first-preference applications for 38 places and 58 total applications. Four Acres will suit families who value a strong pastoral and inclusive environment over raw exam scores, and who want a school with a clear understanding of its community’s needs and an Outstanding rating for personal development.

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