Blagdon Primary School

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

Bristol, BS407RW Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 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
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 14.0%
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
31 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Bath Road
Blagdon
Bristol, BS407RW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147286
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Bath Road, Blagdon, Bristol, BS40 7RW
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
119 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
18.2% (18 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
14.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.0 (7.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 110.0
2023 107.0 108.0

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 (+1.0 per year)

Up 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

"Explore, Excite, Excel"

BE SAFE BE READY BE RESPECTFUL

Head Teacher's Message

Thank you for showing an interest in our school. Following Ofsted Inspection in November 2023, Blagdon Primary School was rated Good in all areas.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum designed to fit the rural community with Explore, Excite, Excel at its core. Topics often start or end with an exciting visit, event or activity to engage learners. Strong emphasis on cultural capital and real-life outcomes within units of learning. Curriculum supported by CPD and coaching within the Lighthouse Schools Partnership Trust.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Woodland Club - Breakfast & After School Care

SEND Provision

SENDCo is Miss Kerrie Buer; contact [email protected]. Aiming to respond within 5 working days.

Admissions Criteria

The Governing Body uses the Local Authority's admission criteria. Children with Special Educational Needs are given equal priority to their peers on admission; however, children with a statement of SEN are given higher priority. Open days are listed for 2026-27; North Somerset residents should apply via their Local Authority; residents outside North Somerset apply via their Local Authority.

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