SchoolScoresE-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of E-ACT
Ilminster Avenue, Knowle West, Avon, Bristol, BS4 1BX
0117 903 0261 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 104th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 107th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 104th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 61st highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 104th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 38th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 1% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 27% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 108th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
39 pupils in this year group.
38% — 21 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 49% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 49% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bristol, City of. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 60.6% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.2% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 96th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 217th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 213th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 29.8% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 219th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 219th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.72% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 207th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 9% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.5 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 200th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 54.2% | 17.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Knowle Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- School of Christ The King Catholic Primary 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Connaught 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy New Oak 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Perry Court Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Marksbury Road 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Town Lane Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Victoria Park Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 2 expected, 3 needs attention · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillcrest Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy?
39% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy as their first choice for 28 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137700.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.