Holymead Primary School
Bristol, BS4 4LE · Bristol, City of · primary school
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34th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holymead Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 583 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 bridge the gap between the current 55.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Holymead Primary School
Overview
Holymead Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud and thrive in an environment defined by the values of ‘nurture, inspire, achieve’. Staff hold high aspirations for learners, fostering respectful relationships and a strong sense of community that supports both academic and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils follow an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that prepares them well for key stage 1, with leaders planning visits to local areas to enhance learning.
- There is a ‘sharp focus on reading’ throughout the school; children learn to read confidently using books that closely match the sounds they know, and those falling behind are supported to catch up quickly.
- The school is ‘highly inclusive’, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receiving well-planned support from staff and external agencies to access the intended curriculum.
- Pupils develop a ‘keen sense of citizenship’ and cultural awareness, enjoying diverse experiences such as World Music Day and community events like the local ‘Christmas switch-on’.
- Staff appreciate the consideration given to their well-being and workload, contributing to a tangible sense of ‘community’ within the school.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school has not outlined precisely what pupils need to know and remember, meaning they do not build confidently on prior knowledge or prepare for what comes next.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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