Filton Hill Primary School
Bristol, BS34 7AX · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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58th of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 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 3,495 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| 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.
Filton Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council and Choir, play gymnastics and dodgeball, and take music lessons. Trips include visits to Avebury, Caerleon, Bristol Old Vic, and Aerospace Bristol. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 does the School Council organise for students? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Filton Hill Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though evidence suggests a graded inspection might yield a lower judgement. The report highlights a ‘welcoming’ environment with ‘warm and nurturing’ relationships, noting that new leadership has made a ‘positive impact’ following previous uncertainty. However, recent curriculum changes are ‘not fully embedded’, leading to variable pupil outcomes and low results in 2023 national tests.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with ‘many trusted adults’ available to discuss worries, and bullying is described as ‘rare’.
- Early reading outcomes have ‘swiftly improved’ due to staff training in phonics and effective support for those falling behind.
- The curriculum is ‘well sequenced’, ‘suitably ambitious’, and places a ‘strong focus on developing children’s vocabulary’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’ by teachers with clear plans.
- Behaviour is generally orderly, with pupils demonstrating ‘wonderful walking’ and playing ‘creatively and cooperatively’ at playtime.
Areas to improve
- Ensure ‘greater consistency in the use of assessment’ so that gaps in pupils’ knowledge are systematically identified and addressed.
- Ensure all aspects of the recently developed curriculum are ‘fully embedded’ to secure improved learning outcomes, particularly for pupils affected by staff turnover.
- Strengthen work to improve the attendance of pupils who are ‘persistently absent’, as low attendance causes them to ‘miss out on important learning’.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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