St Matthias Academy
Academy alternative provision converter · Ages 5–16 · Bristol, Bristol, City of
St Matthias Academy is an alternative provision school in Bristol, Bristol, City of for ages 5–16 (academy alternative provision converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 24 September 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Alexandra Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 2BG
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Ages
- 5–16
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- Pupils on roll
- 9 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 2.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 24 September 2024
Strengths
- “However, the school swiftly transforms their attitudes, enabling them to engage with learning successfully.”
- “Pupils are very positive about the personalised support they receive from staff, particularly when they feel anxious.”
- “They feel safe and well cared for.”
To improve
- “However, at times, staff do not adapt their teaching of the curriculum to ensure that all pupils are able to apply their learning independently.”
- “For example, in mathematics, some pupils do not have fluent knowledge of core operations, which hinders them in solving more complex problems.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 October 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Bristol, City of.
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- Claremont School 2.9 mi School remains Good
- Avonside School 3.2 mi No Ofsted grade