Ashley Down Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Downend Road Horfield Bristol BS7 9PD |
| Phone | 01173772637 |
| Reference Number | 108911 |
Ashley Down Primary School has effectively maintained the standards identified in its previous inspection, with a positive school environment where pupils feel safe and respected. Pupils enjoy their learning, demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm, and achieve well academically. The school promotes a vibrant atmosphere, celebrating the diversity of its community, and encourages pupils to develop personal responsibility and a sense of belonging. Staff support pupils well, particularly helping those facing challenges, enabling a harmonious school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 397 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.64%
Girls: 47.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 2 | 36 | 23 | 59 |
| 3 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 5 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 6 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.5% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| African | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe.
- The curriculum is ambitious, broad, and well-sequenced.
- Pupils achieve well, including those with SEND.
- Strong subject knowledge among staff enhances learning.
- Effective phonics program contributes to fluent reading.
- Pupils are taught to manage their emotions effectively.
- The school fosters a positive atmosphere for learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Misconceptions among pupils are not always identified promptly.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 62 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Brunel Field Primary School
College Road, Bristol, BS7 9JT |
0.36 miles |
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Bishop Road Primary School
Bishop Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8LS |
0.49 miles |
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Sefton Park Infant School
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ |
0.58 miles |
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Sefton Park Junior School
Ashley Down Road, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BJ |
0.58 miles |
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Filton Avenue Nursery School
Blakeney Road, Bristol, BS7 0DL |
0.62 miles |
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Filton Avenue Primary School
Lockleaze Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9RP |
0.68 miles |
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St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Egerton Road, Bishopston, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 8HP |
0.7 miles |
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Horfield Church of England Primary School
Bishop Manor Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bishop Manor Road, Bristol, BS10 5BD |
0.85 miles |
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Henleaze Junior School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
0.87 miles |
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Henleaze Infant School
Park Grove, Henleaze, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
0.87 miles |
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Stoke Park Primary School
Brangwyn Grove, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
0.88 miles |
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Glenfrome Primary School
Cottisford Road, Eastville, Bristol, BS5 6TY |
0.95 miles |
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E-Act Fairlawn Primary School
Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL |
0.97 miles |
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St Werburghs Park Nursery School
Glenfrome Road, Bristol, BS2 9UX |
0.99 miles |
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St Werburgh's Primary School
James Street, St Werburgh's, Bristol, Bristol, BS2 9US |
1.02 miles |
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Upper Horfield Primary School
Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU |
1.11 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Luckington Road, Bristol, BS7 0UP |
1.19 miles |
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Westbury Park School
Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park, Bristol, BS6 7NU |
1.26 miles |
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Evergreen Primary Academy
Waverley Street, Easton, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0YR |
1.28 miles |
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E-Act St Ursula's Academy
Brecon Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4DT |
1.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
0.74 miles |
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Claremont School
Henleaze Park, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, BS9 4LR |
0.85 miles |
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Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
0.88 miles |
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Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ |
1.07 miles |
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Redland Green School
Redland Court Road, Redland, Bristol, BS6 7EH |
1.12 miles |
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E-Act Montpelier High School
Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
1.13 miles |
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Collegiate School
|
1.24 miles |
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Redmaids' High School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3AW |
1.36 miles |
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North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
1.46 miles |
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Badminton School
Westbury Road, Bristol, BS9 3BA |
1.48 miles |
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Elmfield School for Deaf Children
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU |
1.57 miles |
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Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
1.58 miles |
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Bristol Free School
Concorde Drive, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, Bristol, BS10 6NJ |
1.75 miles |
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The City Academy Bristol
Russell Town Avenue, Bristol, Avon, BS5 9JH |
1.88 miles |
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Bristol Grammar School
University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
1.95 miles |
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Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
1.96 miles |
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Clifton College
Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ |
2.22 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
2.25 miles |
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Clifton High School
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2.27 miles |
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Grace Garden School
Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PE |
2.31 miles |