Henleaze Junior School
Bristol, BS9 4LG · Bristol, City of · primary school
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61st 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henleaze Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join French Club, Art Club, Mini-Football, Mini Sports Club, Gymnastics, Dance, Tag-Rugby, Piano lessons, Rocksteady Band Lessons, and Perform Arts and Drama. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 299 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Henleaze Junior School
Overview
The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness and quality of education ‘require improvement’, noting that the curriculum ‘lacks the same ambition’ and staff do not have ‘high enough expectations of pupils’ learning’. Conversely, behaviour and attitudes are judged ‘Good’, with pupils described as respectful and inclusive, demonstrating a ‘mature understanding of equity’.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave well’ and are ‘respectful towards one another and adults’, with older pupils noting significant improvements.
- The school fosters strong personal development, where pupils appreciate differences and understand that ‘fair doesn’t always mean the same’.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with pupils possessing ‘strong’ knowledge of online safety and trusting adults to support them.
- Pupils develop a ‘sense of citizenship’ through charity work and fundraising, understanding they can ‘make a difference’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘fully included’ in the curriculum and wider school life.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure curriculum checks are ‘rigorous enough’ so that pupils ‘know more and remember more’, addressing current variability in learning depth.
- The reading curriculum, including phonics, must become ‘ambitious and coherent’ to ensure all pupils, including those who have fallen behind, develop sophisticated reading skills.
- Staff require better subject and pedagogical knowledge to implement the curriculum consistently, and planning for pupils with SEND must be more ‘precise’ to match individual starting points.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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