Wallscourt Farm Academy, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wallscourt Farm Academy excels at making every child feel valued and supported. The school has a genuine commitment to inclusion, with staff taking time to understand each child's individual needs and adapting learning so everyone can succeed. Pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff and each other, creating a calm, purposeful atmosphere where learning flourishes.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional inclusion practice - all pupils are known well and supported thoughtfully, with vulnerable pupils growing in confidence and independence
- Strong reading and phonics teaching across the school, with pupils achieving above national average in key stage 2
- Thoughtful and effective leadership that prioritises staff wellbeing and creates a culture of trust and high expectations
- Well-established partnerships with external agencies that have improved attendance and pupil belonging
- Rich curriculum designed with curiosity and ambition, encouraging pupils to think like subject specialists
Areas for Improvement
- Written work in some classes does not match the quality of pupils' other achievements - gaps in letter formation, spelling and sentence accuracy need addressing
- Assessment is not as secure as needed in a small number of classes, affecting pupils' writing development
- Some pupils do not recall key features of faiths, cultures and celebrations with complete accuracy
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, eco-leaders, digital leaders, clubs, trips to Caerleon (Year 5), maritime attractions in Bristol, residential camp
Wallscourt Farm Academy is a school where pupils thrive in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Leaders have designed a rich, enquiry-led curriculum that supports strong academic achievement and personal development.
At a Glance
22.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 83%. Maths has declined from 92% to 80%. Writing has declined from 89% to 77%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
400 pupils
420 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,642
Applications
3,206
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.50446%
Overall absence
7.27763%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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