Bournville Primary School
Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3ST · North Somerset · primary school
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56th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 1,144 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 24.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.09 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bournville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 494 pupils against a stated capacity of 528. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Bournville Primary School
Overview
Bournville Primary School is described as a "friendly place to learn" where pupils are "welcoming" and the environment is "calm and orderly." However, the report states that the school’s "ambitious vision" is "not yet realised," with significant issues in curriculum delivery and leadership oversight preventing pupils from reaching expected standards.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "Good" behaviour and attitudes, understanding rules to be "Ready, respectful and safe."
- Personal development is "Good," with pupils building confidence through civic initiatives and extra-curricular clubs.
- Early years provision is "Good," with children learning routines quickly and accessing a balance of adult-led and play-based activities.
- The school is "inclusive," working closely with external agencies to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Attendance is rising year-on-year, and staff appreciate the consideration shown for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ assessment checks do not routinely identify gaps in pupils’ understanding, meaning these are not addressed and knowledge is not consolidated.
- Staff in some subjects lack the necessary "subject and pedagogical knowledge" to deliver the curriculum securely, hindering pupil progress.
- Leaders do not review curriculum effectiveness with "precision," preventing them from fully evaluating learning or making timely improvements.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 24% |
| 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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