Is E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 14th of 98 primary schools in Bristol. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy?

Applications for Reception places at E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy

Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5PU

Local ranking14th of 98 primary schools in Bristol

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 66.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 28.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 96.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 207
Boys: 102 (48%)
Girls: 111 (52%)
Capacity: 315 (68% full)
SEND: 25.6%
FSM Eligible: 55.9%
EAL: 41.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 22.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,436/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 41.1%
Asian Other: 15.0%
Black African: 11.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 6.8%
White Other: 5.8%
Mixed Other: 5.8%
Other: 3.9%
Asian Indian: 2.9%

41.1%

White British

15.0%

Asian Other

11.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01179030050

receptionBDW@E-ACT.org.uk

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Doncaster Road

Bristol, South West

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Administrative

URN: 144779
UKPRN: 10064849
Establishment No.: 2117
Trust: E-ACT

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