Barley Close Community Primary School
Bristol, BS16 9DL · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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78th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 2,283 of them, against 1.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Barley Close Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join rugby tots, yoga, football, basketball, Playrangers, dodgeball and the multi-sports club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 plan to raise attainment to the national median following the 2024 inspection? What specific steps are being taken to support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Barley Close Community Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that while pupils enjoy school and feel safe, the overall effectiveness requires improvement. The curriculum is at an early stage of development and does not yet support pupils to build knowledge securely over time, leading to gaps in understanding. However, personal development and early years provision are rated as good, with strong relationships between adults and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, enjoy school, and have positive relationships with adults who are there to help.
- The early years curriculum meets children’s needs well, with established routines and high expectations.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils engaging in projects that prepare them for future life and citizenship.
- Reading is a priority, with effective phonics teaching and a structured curriculum supporting older pupils’ comprehension.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, creating an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not well designed or sequenced in some subjects, preventing pupils from building a secure schema of knowledge.
- Processes for analysing and monitoring attendance are not rigorous enough, resulting in pupils missing out on important learning.
- The school lacks an accurate understanding of the curriculum’s impact on pupils’ learning and memory.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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