Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS48 1UA · North Somerset · primary school
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32nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 8.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join running, computing, choir, cheerleading, and WEMA Rock Steady clubs. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the WEMA Rock Steady club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy learning at this school, demonstrating high attendance and eagerness to engage with their studies. The report highlights that the curriculum is ambitious and logically structured, helping pupils build on prior knowledge effectively, particularly in early reading and history. While most pupils achieve expected standards in English and mathematics by the end of key stage 2, leaders recognise that too few reach higher standards, indicating room for further academic growth.
Strengths
- The early years provision is a strength, with staff welcoming children warmly and helping them acquire new learning well.
- Phonics is implemented to a high standard from Reception, resulting in fluent, confident readers and high outcomes in screening checks.
- The curriculum is ambitious and logical, enabling pupils to demonstrate effective recall of learning, such as discussing key historical figures confidently.
- Personal development is effective, fostering character, compassion, and an understanding of diversity through initiatives like school twinning and community links.
- Staff receive effective, regular feedback and training, which they value and which helps improve teaching practices.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always use assessment information to inform teaching, sometimes providing work that is too easy and fails to deepen pupils’ understanding.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) varies, with inconsistent implementation of agreed processes, precise targets, and necessary adaptations.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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