Fonthill Primary School
URN: 131496 • Bristol BS10 5SW
Overview
- Name
- Fonthill Primary School
- URN
- 131496
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Absalom (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ascot Road, Bristol BS10 5SW
Summary
Fonthill Primary School is a community school located in Southmead, Bristol, catering to a mixed-gender population of 227 pupils, with a capacity of 315. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive, emphasizing kindness, belonging, and lifelong learning. The ethos of the school is built around its mission to create a supportive community that celebrates individual achievements and encourages personal growth.
The curriculum at Fonthill Primary encompasses a wide range of subjects, including Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), reading, writing, maths, science, and humanities, alongside creative disciplines such as art and music. The school employs a unique approach through its "Learning Gems," which aim to develop essential skills such as problem-solving, empathy, and effective communication among students.
Fonthill Primary also prioritizes student well-being and safety, offering various support systems, including a dedicated pastoral care team and resources for mental health and online safety. The school actively engages with parents through initiatives like the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and provides after-school clubs to enhance the educational experience.
The curriculum at Fonthill Primary encompasses a wide range of subjects, including Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), reading, writing, maths, science, and humanities, alongside creative disciplines such as art and music. The school employs a unique approach through its "Learning Gems," which aim to develop essential skills such as problem-solving, empathy, and effective communication among students.
Fonthill Primary also prioritizes student well-being and safety, offering various support systems, including a dedicated pastoral care team and resources for mental health and online safety. The school actively engages with parents through initiatives like the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and provides after-school clubs to enhance the educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 227
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 1998-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 227 | 122 | 105 | 315 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 227 | 122 | 105 | 315 | 20.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 227 | 122 | 105 | 315 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 227 | 122 | 105 | 315 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 227 | 122 | 105 | 315 | 20.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 227 | 122 | 105 | 315 | 20.30 |
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