Compass Point Primary School
Bristol, BS3 3AU · Bristol, City of · primary school
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73rd 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 — 0.9/10 against 1,307 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 40% | 0.35 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Compass Point Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% 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 (0.9 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 284. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in terms of structured learning time versus free play? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Compass Point Primary School
Overview
Compass Point Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school with a strong ‘family’ atmosphere where staff have high expectations and work to ensure every pupil feels they belong. Leaders have established a well-organised curriculum that supports effective learning and personal development.
Strengths
- Staff create a community where pupils feel ‘happy, safe and cared for’, with bullying being non-existent and low-level disruption quickly addressed.
- The curriculum is ‘carefully sequenced’ and sets out clear knowledge goals, with opportunities to revisit learning helping pupils retain information over time.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; teachers ‘skilfully deliver’ phonics programmes, ensuring pupils make ‘strong progress in learning to read’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully involved in the curriculum and make ‘substantial progress’ due to effective teaching and tailored support.
- Leaders prioritise staff training and well-being, resulting in a ‘very knowledgeable staff team’ and ‘highly effective teamwork’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to strengthen work to improve the attendance of children who are ‘persistently absent’, as low attendance prevents some pupils from receiving the education to which they are entitled.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong safeguarding culture’ and clear processes for raising concerns and supporting children and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 30% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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