Manorbrook Primary School
Bristol, BS35 1JW · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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18th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manorbrook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 288 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
Since the similar-intake comparison suggests results are lower than the national average for comparable schools, what specific support is in place to raise attainment? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Manorbrook Primary School
Overview
Manorbrook Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders and staff embed values of "respect, responsibility and resilience" into daily life. The inspection confirms that pupils behave well, feel safe, and are supported to become "well-rounded young people" with the skills needed for future success.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced," using prior knowledge to help pupils understand new learning, such as linking studies of the River Nile to Ancient Egypt.
- Phonics is "well taught" with immediate support for struggling readers, ensuring children experience success and enjoy reading.
- Pupils become "competent mathematicians" by Year 6, able to solve problems and explain their reasoning using accurate vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" and enjoy the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders are "mindful of staff’s workload and well-being," and governors effectively challenge and support school leadership.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must complete identifying the "essential knowledge" pupils must know in the remaining curriculum foundation subjects to help them build links in their understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is "central to the school’s work" through regular training, swift reporting of concerns, and close collaboration with outside agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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