Brunel Field Primary School
Bristol, BS7 9JT · Bristol, City of · primary school
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18th 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 the 2,499 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brunel Field Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join JCK Karate and Artlings clubs, take cello lessons, or sing in the choir. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Brunel Field Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Brunel Field Primary School live out the vision of ‘respect, compassion, commitment and joy,’ creating a warm and welcoming environment. The school provides a high-quality education with effective phonics teaching and strong pastoral care, though curriculum precision varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Adults know pupils well, fostering ‘warm’ relationships and a ‘kind approach’ that makes children feel safe and happy.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with effective phonics teaching ensuring pupils can ‘segment and blend words and read fluently.’
- Pupils behave well in lessons, with adults addressing low-level disruption ‘swiftly’ to maintain calm learning environments.
- The curriculum supports personal development, helping pupils understand diversity and recognise that everyone is the ‘same on the inside.’
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively to access the same learning as their peers.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, key knowledge is ‘not precise enough,’ leading to gaps in what pupils know and remember over time.
- Assessment in certain areas is not always effective in checking retention, meaning gaps in learning are not identified or addressed.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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