Little Mead Primary Academy
Bristol, BS10 6DS · Bristol, City of · primary school
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84th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 2,342 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.25 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Mead Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 435 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the January 2026 inspection uses a new framework without an overall grade, which specific areas received the highest ratings? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils who need additional help with their homework?
What Ofsted said about Little Mead Primary Academy
Overview
Little Mead Primary Academy is described as a "joyful and vibrant place" where leaders have driven "clear improvements" since joining its trust. While inclusion is now a strength and the climate for learning is positive, the report notes that pupils have historically not achieved as well as they should, with attendance and some aspects of teaching still requiring attention.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with pupils’ needs identified systematically and support that is "astutely chosen" and guided by robust evidence.
- Safeguarding standards are met, establishing an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Personal development is rich, with pupils displaying "kind and tolerant attitudes" and a strong voice in school life.
- Behaviour is "consistently positive," with pupils who are "interested and focused learners" and rare lesson disruptions.
- Early years provision is effective, with a strong emphasis on language development and early reading through phonics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure gap-closing teaching for older pupils is "focused precisely on what individual pupils need."
- Leaders should continue to embed the new curriculum to ensure "consistently effective teaching" across the school.
- Leaders need to further strengthen work to secure "sustained improvements in pupils' overall attendance," which remains below national averages.
- Leaders should develop pupils' understanding of equality and protected characteristics to provide more "detailed knowledge."
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling responsibilities and creating an environment where "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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