Bromley Heath Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Quakers Road Downend Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 6NJ |
| Reference Number | 109029 |
Bromley Heath Infant School has demonstrated outstanding performance across all areas during its recent inspection. The school has effectively built a strong environment where pupils thrive academically and socially, embracing a motto that encourages them to always do their best. High expectations from staff and the development of essential life skills through structured values help foster a positive school culture, where pupils learn to respect one another and contribute to a harmonious atmosphere. The leadership team, including governors, shows a commitment to providing the best education for every student, and this aspiration is reflected in the strong partnerships formed with parents and the focus on individual pupil development. The curriculum is designed to ensure pupils gain a comprehensive understanding of various subjects, and high-quality teaching supports their learning journeys. Significant emphasis is placed on reading and mathematics, where tailored approaches help all students, including those with special educational needs, to excel. The effective management of safeguarding within the school fosters a safe environment for learning. Overall, the school's first routine inspection post-COVID-19 has shown resilience and a continued drive towards achieving excellence in various dimensions of education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 180 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.33%
Girls: 46.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.6% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2019 | Short inspection |
| 14 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education across all subjects.
- Strong leadership and management that inspires staff and pupils.
- Effective and well-sequenced curriculum enhancing subject knowledge.
- Outstanding early years provision fostering creativity and critical thinking.
- Nurturing school culture that promotes respect and collaboration.
- Strong emphasis on phonics leading to successful reading outcomes.
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 41 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bromley Heath Junior School
Quakers Road, Downend, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 6NJ |
0.03 miles |
|
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Boscombe Crescent, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6QR |
0.38 miles |
|
Blackhorse Primary School
Blackhorse Lane, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 6TR |
0.67 miles |
|
Stanbridge Primary School
Stanbridge Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6AL |
0.69 miles |
|
Frome Vale Academy
Frenchay Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2QS |
0.83 miles |
|
Frenchay Church of England Primary School
Alexander Road, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1UZ |
0.9 miles |
|
Hambrook Primary School
Moorend Road, Hambrook, Bristol, BS16 1SJ |
0.91 miles |
|
Barley Close Community Primary School
Barley Close, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9DL |
0.93 miles |
|
Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Christchurch Avenue, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5TG |
0.96 miles |
|
Emersons Green Primary School
Guest Avenue, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7GA |
0.98 miles |
|
Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
Pendennis Road, Downend, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS16 5JJ |
1.09 miles |
|
Elmtree Grove School Ltd
266 Overndale Road, Bristol, BS16 2RG |
1.19 miles |
|
Staple Hill Primary School
Page Road, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4NE |
1.32 miles |
|
Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School
Church Farm Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7EY |
1.33 miles |
|
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road, Bristol, BS16 2LL |
1.34 miles |
|
Lyde Green Primary School
Willowherb Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 7LH |
1.39 miles |
|
The Tynings Primary School
Eastleigh Close, Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire, BS16 4SG |
1.48 miles |
|
Avanti Gardens School
College Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2JP |
1.58 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne
Linden Close, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1LG |
1.68 miles |
|
Begbrook Primary Academy
Begbrook Drive, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1HG |
1.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Downend School
Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA |
0.59 miles |
|
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room, Bristol, BS16 1LE |
1.18 miles |
|
Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH |
1.54 miles |
|
Briarwood School
Briar Way, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 4EA |
1.76 miles |
|
Winterbourne Academy
High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL |
1.77 miles |
|
Soundwell Academy
St Stephens Road, Kingswood, BS16 4RL |
1.89 miles |
|
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Snowdon Road, Fishponds, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2HD |
2.04 miles |
|
Abbeywood Community School
New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SF |
2.33 miles |
|
New Horizons Learning Centre
Mulberry Drive, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 4EA |
2.34 miles |
|
Bristol Brunel Academy
Speedwell Road, Speedwell, Bristol, BS15 1NU |
2.48 miles |
|
Collegiate School
|
2.66 miles |
|
King's Oak Academy
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS15 4JT |
2.73 miles |
|
Trinity Academy
Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, Bristol, BS7 9BY |
2.82 miles |
|
John Cabot Academy
Woodside Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8BD |
2.94 miles |
|
Digitech Studio School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XQ |
3.08 miles |
|
Warmley Park School
Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8XL |
3.09 miles |
|
Bradley Stoke Community School
Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9BS |
3.18 miles |
|
Immanuel Christian School
Rodford Tabernacle, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Avon, BS37 8QG |
3.29 miles |
|
Orchard School Bristol
Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0XZ |
3.4 miles |
|
Fairfield High School
Allfoxton Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9NL |
3.47 miles |