Waycroft Academy
URN: 137212 • Bristol BS14 8PS
Overview
- Name
- Waycroft Academy
- URN
- 137212
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Adam Smith (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01173772198
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Selden Road, Bristol BS14 8PS
Summary
Waycroft Academy is a two-form entry primary school located on the outskirts of Bristol, serving a mixed-gender population of 438 pupils. The school operates as an academy converter and is part of the Cabot Learning Federation. With a capacity of 479, it offers a nurturing environment aimed at fostering both academic and personal development. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its values of 'Ready, Respectful, Resilient,' promoting a culture of mutual support among students.
The curriculum at Waycroft Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that all children have access to a wide range of learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, supported by its extensive grounds. Additionally, Waycroft Academy is committed to the well-being of its pupils, providing extensive pastoral support and opportunities for character development, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted inspection.
The academy encourages parental involvement and community engagement, welcoming feedback and suggestions to nurture individual strengths and interests. Waycroft Academy aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to become independent and confident members of society, preparing them for lifelong learning and future aspirations.
The curriculum at Waycroft Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, ensuring that all children have access to a wide range of learning experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on outdoor learning, supported by its extensive grounds. Additionally, Waycroft Academy is committed to the well-being of its pupils, providing extensive pastoral support and opportunities for character development, as highlighted in its recent Ofsted inspection.
The academy encourages parental involvement and community engagement, welcoming feedback and suggestions to nurture individual strengths and interests. Waycroft Academy aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to become independent and confident members of society, preparing them for lifelong learning and future aspirations.
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 479
- Pupils
- 438
- Boys
- 230
- Girls
- 208
- FSM %
- 15.20
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 438 | 230 | 208 | 479 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 439 | 224 | 215 | 479 | 17.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 459 | 228 | 231 | 480 | 16.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 459 | 228 | 231 | 480 | 16.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 468 | 236 | 232 | 480 | 14.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 472 | 237 | 235 | 480 | 12.40 |
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