SchoolScoresHenbury Court Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of AMPLIFY EDUCATION
Trevelyan Walk, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7NY
0117 377 2196 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 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 97th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 108th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 106th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern Joint 77th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 104th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). 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
43 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Bristol, City of average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 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 Bristol, City of. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 20 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.0% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 111th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 35th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.6% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 206th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 203rd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 24.5% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 197th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.4 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 207th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 157th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 194th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 91st highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 17.5%* | 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
- Blaise Primary and Nursery School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brentry Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Bank Leaze 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 4 strong, 3 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Mead Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbury-On-Trym CofE Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fonthill Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT St Ursula's Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elmlea Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Henbury Court Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Henbury Court Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Henbury Court Primary Academy?
60% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Henbury Court Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Henbury Court Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Henbury Court Primary Academy as their first choice for 44 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 39 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 139116.
- 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.