Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS41 9NG · North Somerset · primary school
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16th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 41% | 2.44 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northleaze Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for tag rugby, cricket, dodgeball, hockey, basketball, and dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 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 to maintain progress in the subjects where the similar-intake comparison is lower? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Overview
Northleaze Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy learning and feel a strong sense of belonging. The report highlights a positive atmosphere characterised by respectful relationships and a ‘family feel’, with pupils working hard and applying school rules effectively. While the curriculum is ambitious and well-structured in key areas like mathematics and early reading, some inconsistencies in implementation remain.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and kindness, adhering to the rules to ‘be ready, be safe, be kind’.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘well thought out’, with staff using strong subject knowledge to help pupils solve problems and explain their understanding.
- Early reading approaches are effective, with books matching the sounds pupils know, increasing their confidence.
- The curriculum broadens pupils’ horizons through experiences like the ‘raise the roof singing festival’ and learning about local biodiversity.
- Staff are ‘quick to spot pupils who may be at risk of harm’ and refer concerns promptly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff use assessment precisely so that sequences of work build firmly on existing knowledge, as some teaching is not adapted astutely enough.
- Leaders’ checks on curriculum quality are not sufficiently rigorous, leading to inconsistencies that prevent a minority of pupils from gaining the depth of knowledge they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders maintaining precise record-keeping to reduce pupils’ risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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