Luckwell Primary School
Bristol, BS3 3ET · Bristol, City of · primary school
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90th 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,494 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.12 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Luckwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
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 86 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 take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for children who have not yet reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Luckwell Primary School
Overview
Luckwell Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "enthusiastic, curious learners" who "achieve well" within a "small, welcoming community." The report highlights a "calm and purposeful" environment where children feel happy, safe, and supported, with high aspirations driving their progress.
Strengths
- Staff deliver phonics with "skill and precision," creating a "buzz about reading" and ensuring pupils become "fluent, enthusiastic readers."
- The school has implemented an "ambitious curriculum" that sets out clear knowledge goals, leading to strong achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "expert support" and "well-chosen resources," allowing them to learn alongside peers and achieve well.
- There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary and communication, enabling pupils to speak about their learning with "confidence and maturity."
- Attendance is effectively monitored, with the school working closely with families to ensure most pupils attend regularly.
Areas to improve
- "Historic knowledge gaps remain" in some foundation subjects, such as history, where pupils struggle to place studied periods in chronological order.
- Assessment procedures in some foundation subjects are "less well developed," meaning staff do not yet use information effectively enough to adjust lessons or address knowledge gaps.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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