Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Bristol, BS10 7EJ · Bristol, City of · primary school
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16th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 1,571 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blaise Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Drama, and Culture Clubs, or participate in gymnastics, football, basketball, and dodgeball. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 pupils against a stated capacity of 445. 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 specific activities are included in the Culture Club? How are places allocated when demand exceeds the 445 available spots?
What Ofsted said about Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Blaise Primary and Nursery School is described as being “at the heart of the community it serves,” where pupils feel welcome and valued. The report highlights that pupils “enjoy their learning and attain well in most subjects,” supported by an “ambitious curriculum” that is “designed and sequenced well.” Overall, the school fosters positive relationships and high expectations for achievement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and “sequenced well,” with clear knowledge progression in subjects like art and design.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with pupils reading with “increasing accuracy and fluency” and receiving effective support if they fall behind.
- Staff provide “effective support” for pupils managing emotions, and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum as peers.
- Pupils display “positive attitudes towards their learning,” behave well, and show respect so that “no one feels ashamed for who they are.”
- Governors hold the school to account, and staff value the focus on their “workload and wellbeing.”
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, learning is “not adapted well enough to meet some pupils’ needs,” leading to gaps in knowledge and hampered progress.
- The number of pupils who are “persistently absent from school is too high,” causing them to miss learning opportunities.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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