Pensford Primary School

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

Bristol, BS394AA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
69.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 82.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
22 March 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pensford Hill
Pensford
Bristol, BS394AA
Phone
1761490470
Website
pensfordschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146978
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Pensford Hill, Pensford, Bristol, BS39 4AA
Website
www.pensfordschool.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
99
Free School Meals
7.1% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
82.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
82.0 (+23.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.1 (8.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 110.0
2023 110.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
99 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Live and Learn Together"

Happiness Excellence Ambition Respect Togetherness Independence

Facilities

Outdoor classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc phonics (early years and KS1 progression) Read Write Inc resources and phonics progression from Reception through Year 2 No Nonsense Spelling for KS2 Talk4Writing writing curriculum (KS1 and KS2) Reading Ambassadors program to promote reading Reading Cannon with Mr B's Emporium (12 books per year; prize draw) White Rose maths scheme (KS1–KS2) including topics such as number and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, measurements, geometry, statistics, ratio and proportion, algebra Outdoor learning as a central pillar of the curriculum; regular outdoor/river-based learning; visits to Hidden Valley Forest School; RHS Gardening Level 3 achievement and ongoing development The Pensford curriculum is built on four pillars and integrates across English, Maths and the Wider Curriculum; emphasis on wellbeing through PE and outdoor learning; opportunities for community walks and fieldwork; use of environment (river, grounds) to connect learning SCARF-based PSHE/RSE framework (Religious Education and RSE integrated with broader curriculum)

Admissions Criteria

Pensford operates Admissions as part of The Partnership Trust. Reception places are handled by Bath and North East Somerset Local Authority, while in-year admissions are handled directly by the school. For 2025 intake, children born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 are eligible to start in September 2025, with the standard local authority application deadline noted (23:59 on 15 January 2025). Tours can be arranged by calling 01761 490470 or emailing [email protected]. For in-year transfers, applicants should apply directly to the school, and an editable in-year admissions form is available through The Partnership Trust. Appeals information is available via The Partnership Trust website.

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