Begbrook Primary Academy
Bristol, BS16 1HG · Bristol, City of · primary school
Check the area around this school
30th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.9/10 against 3,141 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Begbrook Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 462 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
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Begbrook Primary Academy
Overview
Begbrook Primary Academy is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are proud, behave respectfully, and feel safe, supported by a ‘rich in content and ambitious’ curriculum. While reading and early years provision are strong, inconsistencies in teaching methods and assessment in some subjects hinder pupils’ ability to build secure knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, adhering to the rules to ‘be kind, be safe and show respect’, with bullying incidents being rare.
- The curriculum prioritises reading, fostering a culture where pupils ‘love reading’ through carefully selected books and effective phonics support.
- Children in the early years make a ‘strong start’, benefiting from positive relationships and well-planned activities that develop listening and speaking skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’, with teaching carefully adapted to allow them to learn alongside peers.
- The wider curriculum is ambitious, generating pupil enthusiasm for subjects such as geography and history.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum implementation does not match the school’s ambition, leading to pupil confusion and poor knowledge retention.
- Teachers lack clear systems to assess what pupils remember in certain subjects, meaning gaps in knowledge are not identified or addressed.
- The school must evaluate the curriculum with greater precision to ensure assessment is used effectively to embed knowledge securely.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of BS16 1HG, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT