SchoolScoresHorfield CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
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Bishop Manor Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bishop Manor Road, Bristol, BS10 5BD
0117 903 0041 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 16 April 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
155 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 83rd highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 77th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 96th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 64 parents whose child had been bullied 86th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 115 parents who had raised a concern Joint 101st highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 101st highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
56 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 109143), before it changed to its current form.
63% — 4 points above the Bristol, City of average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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.
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 | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 122nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 147th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 89th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 75th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.1% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 117th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 118th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 185th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 164th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 56th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 71% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.4 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 53rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 53rd highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.8% | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henleaze Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henleaze Infant School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion)
- Fonthill Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westbury-On-Trym CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashley Down Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upper Horfield Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Mead Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Filton Avenue Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Horfield CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horfield CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 April 2024.
How did Horfield CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Horfield CofE Primary School?
68% of the 155 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Horfield CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Horfield CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put Horfield CofE Primary School as their first choice for 35 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 31 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 151920.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.