Brentry Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brentry Lane Brentry Bristol BS10 6RG |
| Phone | 01173532261 |
| Reference Number | 108980 |
Brentry Primary School is performing well overall, with leaders maintaining high expectations and providing effective curriculum and teaching. The school fosters an inclusive environment that supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, the school faces challenges in writing attainment and attendance rates, particularly among disadvantaged pupils. The inspection highlights the need for improvements in early writing and to sustain recent progress in attendance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 209 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.5%
Girls: 44.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.5% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| African | 5.3% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 22 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2007 | Full inspection |
| 19 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong commitment to safeguarding, ensuring pupil safety and wellbeing.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum effectively tailored to meet pupils' needs.
- Prioritization of reading and phonics leading to early success.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Positive behaviour management strategies creating a purposeful learning environment.
- Good relationships with parents and the community, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent early writing teaching affecting pupils' fluency.
- Low attendance rates among some disadvantaged pupils.
- High rates of persistent absence needing urgent attention.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
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 | 105 | ||
| 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 | 1.3 | ||
| Writing | -4.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 18 | 2 |
Previous Years
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