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Frome Vale Academy
Frenchay Road, Downend, Bristol BS16 2QS
Frome Vale Academy is an academy. It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In January 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment, Admissions and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Finances and Attendance.
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Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all above average.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details
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