Selden Road, Stockwood, Bristol BS14 8PS
10 simple reasons to choose Waycroft Academy
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Stockwood, Bristol.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Waycroft Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Bristol and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 26% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Waycroft Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 3 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
Find another school near Waycroft Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Cleve House School (2.8 miles); Bristol Grammar Infant and Junior School (5.2 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Junior School (5.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Southville Primary School (3.2 miles); Fair Furlong Primary School (4 miles); Whitehall Primary School (4.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Bristol Grammar School (5.2 miles); Queen Elizabeth's Hospital (5.4 miles); Clifton High School (5.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Brendan's Sixth Form College (2.1 miles); Wellsway School (3.2 miles); St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (4 miles).