Blagdon Primary School
Bristol, BS40 7RW · North Somerset · primary school
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23rd of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blagdon Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include gardening, Korean, street dance, chess, yoga, and eco club. Sports cover netball, football, cricket, tennis, and cross-country running. Music tuition is available, alongside trips to Forest Schools and 30 Days Wild.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Forest Schools trip?
What Ofsted said about Blagdon Primary School
Overview
Blagdon Primary School is described as a “friendly place” where pupils “get along well” and feel “safe and happy.” The report highlights a “well designed” curriculum that identifies essential knowledge, with pupils generally progressing well and engaging enthusiastically in lessons. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and attendance, fostering a nurturing environment where pupils flourish.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive relationships, treating each other with respect and showing “polite and well mannered” behaviour.
- The phonics programme has a “clear structure,” allowing pupils to build knowledge well and read with precision.
- Older pupils enjoy reading, engaging with “interest and enthusiasm” when teachers share high-quality texts.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support to “access learning and progress well.”
- The curriculum promotes personal development, helping pupils understand global issues and be “respectful of differences.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils lack sufficient opportunities to “revisit their previous knowledge and remember it over time,” hindering their ability to build 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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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