SchoolScoresUphill Village Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Old Church Road, Uphill, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 4XH
01934 626769 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 October 2024, 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Weston-Super-Mare comparisons use the 10 of its 26 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 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 | Weston-Super-Mare | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 93% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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. Weston-Super-Mare figures pool parents at the Weston-Super-Mare 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
45 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points above the North Somerset average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 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 North Somerset. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 43 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 58 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 90 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.3
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 | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 10.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 10.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 18th lowest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 46% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.3 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 25 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 22nd highest of 24 state primary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 15.8%* | 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
- Windwhistle Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldmixon Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bournville Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Walliscote Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haywood Village Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashcombe Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Airfield Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Hutton CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Uphill Village Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Uphill Village Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Uphill Village Academy?
100% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Uphill Village Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Uphill Village Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 58 families put Uphill Village Academy as their first choice for 43 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 43 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 148160.
- 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.