SchoolScoresBlackhorse Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE LEAF TRUST
Blackhorse Lane, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 6TR
01454 866570 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 25 November 2025 , published 26 January 2026.
In short: 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
159 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Bristol comparisons use the 19 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 201 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 8th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 58% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 60% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 76% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 69% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 64% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 137 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 40% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 85% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 38 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 31% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 76% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 60% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 93% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 38%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
73% — 9 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 76% | 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. | 108 | 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 South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 62 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 166 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 22 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 189th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 177th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 155th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 63rd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 65th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 139th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 110th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 119th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 49% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.5 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 177th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 33% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.8 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 51st highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 15.2%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 expected, 6 needs attention · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emersons Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bromley Heath Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bromley Heath Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Lyde Green Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stanbridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barley Close Community Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mangotsfield CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hambrook Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 93% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church, CofE Infant School, Downend 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blackhorse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackhorse Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 25 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 strong, 4 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Blackhorse Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Blackhorse Primary School?
94% of the 159 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Blackhorse Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Blackhorse Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 62 families put Blackhorse Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 57 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149946.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.