Beacon Rise Primary School
Bristol, BS15 8NU · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.6/10 against 4,250 of them, against 9.5/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beacon Rise Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Breakfast Club and After-school Club. Arts and music provision includes a Choir and Young Voices. Trips visit the SS Great Britain, Bristol Zoo, We The Curious, Lifeskills Centre, Bristol Museum, London, Avon Valley, The Egg Theatre, and Bath.
Getting in
The published school roll is 625 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various trips organised for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Beacon Rise Primary School
Overview
Beacon Rise Primary School is judged as outstanding across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils "flourish" and meet "high expectations for their academic and personal development," creating a "palpable sense of aspiration."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, are "polite and well mannered," and show high levels of care and consideration for others.
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," with staff using regular checks to "rectify any gaps in pupils’ knowledge," ensuring rich understanding in all subjects.
- Reading is prioritised and "threaded into every subject," with pupils developing stamina and delighting in reading for pleasure.
- Children in the Reception Year get an "excellent start," with staff tailoring learning to build "excellent learning behaviours" and a "rich vocabulary."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make "strong progress" and participate fully in school life due to careful support and high expectations.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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