Birdwell Primary School

A good academy converter school in North Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Birdwell Primary School.

Bristol, BS419AZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 November 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hollis Close
Long Ashton
Bristol, BS419AZ
Phone
1275392496
Website
birdwellschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139471
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Hollis Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9AZ
Website
www.birdwellschool.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BIRDWELL SCHOOL
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
437
Free School Meals
7.7% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.5 (6.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 109.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
437 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where everybody is a somebody"

We are creative We are team players We are curious We are proud We are brave We are kind We are individuals

Head Teacher's Message

We aim to be an outstanding primary academy, respected for its creative and community-based approach that enthuses children and enables them to reach above and beyond expectations.

Facilities

Forest school Woodland teaching spaces Sports fields and pitches Playground huts Spacious classrooms Brightly painted buildings Specialist IT equipment Dedicated nursery building Own dedicated outdoor spaces for Saplings pre-school Use of wider school grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Outdoor Learning is a fundamental part of Birdwell life, with forest school and woodland spaces A wide range of sporting activities, from dance and athletics to team games and tournaments, every term STEM activities and opportunities to present these to other schools Art and music feature prominently within our curriculum The curriculum includes Jigsaw PHSE and Religious Education through Jigsaw

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and after-school wraparound care are available for pre-school children within Birdwell School. Please see the Wraparound Care page for more details and pricing information.

Admissions Criteria

North Somerset Council handles admissions arrangements. Birdwell publishes Admissions Policy 2026-27 and related documents (e.g., Birdwell School Admissions Policy 2026-27.pdf; Appeals Timetable; Birdwell admissions arrangements 2024-2025, etc.).

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