Ashley Down Primary School
Bristol, BS7 9PD · Bristol, City of · primary school
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52nd of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashley Down Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Spanish, Coding, Creative Makers, and The Outdoors Project clubs, alongside Bristol Sport gymnastics, basketball, football, karate, and dance. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for children joining the Spanish or Coding clubs?
What Ofsted said about Ashley Down Primary School
Overview
Ashley Down Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy coming to school, feel safe, and are enthusiastic about learning within a vibrant environment that celebrates diversity. The school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils thrive both socially and academically.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with learning that is "well sequenced," enabling pupils to build on prior knowledge and achieve well.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and explain new concepts clearly, while pupils "love reading" and read with "fluency, confidence and enthusiasm."
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils develop "personal responsibility," feel respected, and understand the importance of their contributions.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly effective," allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders protect staff from "excessive workload," enabling them to focus on impactful teaching and pupil development.
Areas to improve
- Staff should be supported to identify and address pupils’ misconceptions more promptly and consistently, as errors are not always caught swiftly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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