Fair Furlong Primary School
Bristol, BS13 9HS · Bristol, City of · primary school
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89th 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 — 0.3/10 against 752 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.13 |
| 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.
Fair Furlong Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 454 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress from the expected to the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Fair Furlong Primary School
Overview
Fair Furlong Primary School is described as a "caring and inclusive" environment where pupils feel "safe and happy" due to positive staff relationships. The report highlights that the school is "aspirational for all pupils" and has recently strengthened its curriculum, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. While published outcomes from 2024 do not reflect current standards, the inspection confirms that recent improvements are supporting pupils to achieve well.
Strengths
- Staff foster "positive relationships" and have "high expectations," resulting in pupils who "behave well" and are "keen to learn."
- The school provides a "strong personal development offer," including a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and trips that "widen pupils’ horizons."
- Early years provision is effective, with "thorough transition arrangements" helping children settle quickly and learn routines.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and explain content accurately, enabling pupils to "apply their learning in different situations."
- Governors provide a "balance of challenge and support," and staff appreciate the assistance given to manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure it has "accurate information about how effectively the curriculum is taught" in some subjects, as it currently lacks understanding of implementation impact.
- Assessment strategies in some subjects are not used well enough, leading to "gaps in their learning" for some pupils; the school should implement effective checks to ensure pupils are "well prepared for their next stage."
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 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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