Fishponds, Fishponds Church of England Academy

Loving to Learn, Learning to Love

Read our recent Good Ofsted Report

Welcome to Fishponds CE Academy

Welcome to Fishponds CE Academy where our aim is for all children to flourish both academically and emotionally. We provide holistic care for our pupils with an emphasis on emotional literacy and nurture.

Our school reflects the diversity and vibrancy of our local community, we welcome

All our children are encouraged and empowered to be their very best and our recent inspection reports demonstrate that. Childtren at Fishponds CE Academy access a broad curriculum which will prepare them for their place on the world stage of their future. With a dedicated focus on building children's confidence we provide them with the skills and vocabulary to become articulate advocates for change on matters such as equality and the environment.

Most of all, we are a school with love at its heart!

Ms Michelle Omoboni (Headteacher)

Our Values

What do other professionals say about our school?

Ofsted (March 2022)

Pupils enjoy their time at school. They are confident and successful in their learning.

Leaders are determined that each child in the school will succeed. They have brought about many improvements in the curriculum and in managing pupils’ emotional and social needs. As a result, the quality of education that pupils receive is good.

Pupils have positive attitudes to respecting people’s differences.

There is a strong culture of safeguarding in the school.

Peer to Peer Review (November 2020)

The BLM inspired Covid recovery unit was very impactful. The children spoke confidently and clearly about what they had learnt and shared their opinions. There was a close alignment with the vision and values and ethos . History is a making a strong contribution to children’s personal development.

Highly aspirational history curriculum. This would look impressive in KS3!

Quality of recorded work in books is really impressive.

Excellent differentiation for SEND pupils.

SIAMs Inspection Report (October 2019)

The efforts made by everyone to ensure that each child has the best possible welcome and every possible barrier to learning removed are remarkable. The work done by the inclusion team demonstrates love without limits.

Relationships at Fishponds are exceptionally loving, caring and supportive.

The impact made by this outstanding school on its local community is remarkable.

What makes our school special?

Our school is a very happy place where every child is welcomed, loved and nurtured.

We are a rich and diverse community. We have families from many different cultures, faiths and backgrounds. There are over 22 languages spoken in our school!

Our staff team are very friendly and approachable. They go the extra mile to make a positive difference to all of our children and families.

We have an aspirational curriculum which is uniquely designed to meet the needs and interests of our pupils whilst incorporating links to our locality.

Come and visit us - you will be assured of a warm welcome!

Contact Us

When you call us, you will speak to one of our office staff, Miss Jessica Harrison, Mrs Keela Southard or Mrs Sandra Hyde.

Our office is manned from 7.45am to 4.15pm from Monday to Friday.

Address

Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3UH

Email

fishpondsceacademy@dbat.org.uk

If you wish to contact a specific member of staff, just make your email for the attention of that person and we will do the rest.

Telephone Number

0117 9030491