Hambrook Primary School
Bristol, BS16 1SJ · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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3rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.7/10 against 1,801 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hambrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 27.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and MojoActive trips, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How are the 4 remaining places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Hambrook Primary School
Overview
Hambrook Primary School is described as an “inclusive and welcoming” environment where pupils behave “exceptionally well” and show “exemplary attitudes to their learning.” The report highlights a strong focus on reading, mathematics, and pupil well-being, noting that children feel “safe and happy” within the ‘Hambrook family’. While the overall effectiveness is rated Good, the inspection identifies specific areas regarding curriculum precision and assessment that require attention to ensure consistent progress across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary attitudes to their learning” and respond to each other with “kindness and respect”.
- Reading is a high priority, with a “sharp focus” ensuring pupils learn phonics early and develop a “love for reading”.
- The mathematics curriculum is “designed and sequenced well”, helping younger pupils build a “secure understanding of number facts”.
- Staff support is strong, with leaders treating staff well-being as a priority and ensuring “early career teachers” feel well supported.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, learning the same curriculum as their peers with adapted teaching.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the “precise knowledge pupils need to learn and remember is unclear”, hindering the development of deep understanding over time.
- Assessment is not always used with “enough precision”, meaning teachers do not always form an accurate picture of pupil knowledge or address misconceptions quickly.
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 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 97% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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