Bailey's Court Primary School
Bristol, BS32 8AZ · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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19th of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 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 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bailey's Court Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term?
What Ofsted said about Bailey's Court Primary School
Overview
Bailey’s Court Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "warm and welcoming" with strong relationships between staff and pupils. The report highlights a clear vision for achievement, effective teaching in core subjects, and a curriculum that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Reading is "central to the school’s work," with staff providing effective phonics instruction and support for those falling behind.
- The mathematics curriculum is "designed and sequenced well," helping pupils build confidence and understanding through modelling and routine checks.
- Pupils develop "positive attitudes towards school," showing high levels of respect, understanding of British values, and engagement in clubs and community roles.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) promptly and adapt learning effectively.
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," fostering a strong team spirit and valuing staff training.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects with new curriculums, assessment is not yet used well enough to check that pupils have retained knowledge, hampering progress for some.
- The school needs to ensure assessment is used effectively to check what pupils know and can do, particularly in geography, to prepare them for their next stage.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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