Pensford Primary School
Bristol, BS39 4AA · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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13th of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 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 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pensford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club, Clay Club, and Football Club, or take Music Lessons. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 100 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 not reaching the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the curriculum adapt for the small cohort of 100 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Pensford Primary School
Overview
Pensford Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an education that “extends beyond the classroom” and builds upon pupils’ life experiences. Leaders have designed a broad curriculum that broadens horizons, resulting in pupils who “enjoy learning and achieve well.” The school fosters a strong sense of community, with parents praising its “positive atmosphere and community spirit.”
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a broad curriculum that makes the most of the local area, such as using the River Chew to develop geography knowledge.
- The reading curriculum supports pupils to read confidently and accurately, with effective support for those needing additional help.
- Pupils are polite, sensible, and feel “trusted to get along,” with most considering bullying not to be an issue.
- Staff work collaboratively with leaders, feel valued, and benefit from a culture where they can raise concerns about workload.
- Pupils learn about diversity and equality, reflecting on different types of race, religion, and family compositions.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure they identify and sequence important knowledge in all subjects, as this is not yet the case across the school.
- Leaders need to ensure that approaches to explaining learning to pupils are effective across the school, as new learning is sometimes not explained clearly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having appropriate training and identifying concerns as soon as they arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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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