SchoolScoresBackwell CofE Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Church Lane, Backwell, North Somerset, Bristol, BS48 3JJ
01275 462632 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
113 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 19th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 36th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 21st highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 38th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern Joint 33rd highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND Joint 14th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 50%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
64% — about the same as the North Somerset average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 208th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 144th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 217th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 10.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 211th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 10.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 29th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 149th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 42% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- West Leigh Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Flax Bourton CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Golden Valley Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hannah More Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Grove Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingshill Church School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Court-De-Wyck Church School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Backwell CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 12 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Backwell CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Backwell CofE Junior School?
96% of the 113 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Backwell CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145265.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.