Barton Hill Academy
URN: 141191 • Bristol BS5 9TX
Overview
- Name
- Barton Hill Academy
- URN
- 141191
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Poulson (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Queen Ann Road, Bristol BS5 9TX
Summary
      Barton Hill Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Bristol, serving a diverse student population of 294 pupils, with a capacity for 420. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, with a significant percentage of students (75.20%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its focus on inclusivity and community engagement.
The academy has recently introduced Class Dojo, a communication app designed to enhance connectivity between the school and families. This platform allows parents to easily access important information such as announcements, letters, and event updates directly from their mobile devices. The app aims to foster a more engaged school community by making communication more accessible and convenient.
Barton Hill Academy prioritises a nurturing ethos, encouraging students to thrive academically and socially. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of its diverse learners, ensuring that all pupils receive the support necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
      The academy has recently introduced Class Dojo, a communication app designed to enhance connectivity between the school and families. This platform allows parents to easily access important information such as announcements, letters, and event updates directly from their mobile devices. The app aims to foster a more engaged school community by making communication more accessible and convenient.
Barton Hill Academy prioritises a nurturing ethos, encouraging students to thrive academically and socially. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of its diverse learners, ensuring that all pupils receive the support necessary to succeed in their educational journey.
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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
- 420
- Pupils
- 294
- Boys
- 145
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 75.20
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 294 | 145 | 149 | 420 | 75.20 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 294 | 145 | 149 | 420 | 75.20 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 338 | 171 | 167 | 630 | 72.80 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 338 | 171 | 167 | 630 | 72.80 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 384 | 188 | 196 | 630 | 64.10 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 437 | 213 | 224 | 630 | 47.80 | 
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