SchoolScoresWicklea Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Wick Road, Bristol, BS4 4HR
0117 903 0480 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 15 September 2021. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
51 pupils in this year group.
65% — 6 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 69% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 64th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.9% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 161st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 101st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 83rd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 72nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 160th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 127th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 57% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.1 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 171st highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 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
- St Anne's Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- E-ACT the Kingfisher School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomhill Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broomhill Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Holymead Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-Act Barton Hill Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillcrest Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerhill Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wicklea Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wicklea Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 September 2021.
How did Wicklea Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150718.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.