Birdwell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hollis Close Long Ashton Bristol Somerset BS41 9AZ |
| Phone | 01275392496 |
| Reference Number | 139471 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 437 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.11%
Girls: 49.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 2 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| 3 | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| 4 | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| 5 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 6 | 31 | 25 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-11-30 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-20 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-03-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-04-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Birdwell Primary School | ||
| 2011-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-09-23 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 110 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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Northleaze Church of England Primary School
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0.55 miles |
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Ashton Vale Primary School
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1.61 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)
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1.87 miles |
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Four Acres Academy
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1.93 miles |
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Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
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1.98 miles |
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Cheddar Grove Primary School
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1.99 miles |
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Dundry Church of England Primary School
110 Dundry Lane, Bristol, Somerset, BS41 8JE |
2.15 miles |
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Luckwell Primary School
Luckwell Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3ET |
2.24 miles |
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Headley Park Primary School
Headley Lane, Headley Park, Bristol, BS13 7QB |
2.32 miles |
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Ashton Gate Primary School
Ashton Gate Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 1SZ |
2.34 miles |
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Hotwells Primary School
Hope Chapel Hill, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4ND |
2.39 miles |
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Parson Street Primary School
Bedminster Road, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 5NR |
2.48 miles |
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Compass Point Primary School
South Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AU |
2.54 miles |
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Fair Furlong Primary School
Vowell Close, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9HS |
2.55 miles |
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Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy
Novers Lane, Knowle West, Bristol, Bristol, BS4 1QW |
2.73 miles |
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Southville Primary School
Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1EB |
2.75 miles |
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Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Royal Park, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3AW |
2.89 miles |
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Knowle West Early Years Centre
Leinster Avenue, Bristol, BS4 1NN |
2.89 miles |
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Holy Cross RC Primary School
Dean Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1DB |
2.9 miles |
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Hareclive E-ACT Academy
Moxham Drive, Hartcliffe, Bristol, Bristol, BS13 0HP |
2.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ashton Park School
Blackmoor's Lane, Bower Ashton, Bristol, BS3 2JL |
1.66 miles |
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Bedminster Down School
Donald Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol, BS13 7DQ |
1.82 miles |
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Belgrave School
The Willows, 159 Four Acres, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 8RA |
1.96 miles |
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E-Act Venturers' Academy
Withywood Road, Withywod, Bristol, BS13 9AX |
2.23 miles |
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E-Act Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9AJ |
2.39 miles |
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Knowle DGE Academy
Novers Road, Bristol, BS4 1QY |
2.84 miles |
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Clifton High School
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2.89 miles |
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Clifton College
Guthrie Road, Bristol, BS8 3EZ |
2.96 miles |
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City of Bristol College
St George's Road, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5UA |
2.97 miles |
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Queen Elizabeth's Hospital
Berkeley Place, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
3 miles |
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Bristol Cathedral Choir School
College Square, Bristol, BS1 5TS |
3.13 miles |
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Bristol Grammar School
University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
3.3 miles |
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St Katherine's School
Pill Road, Ham Green, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
3.3 miles |
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New Fosseway School
Bridge Learning Campus, Teyfant Road, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0RG |
3.38 miles |
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Backwell School
Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX |
3.41 miles |
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Bridge Learning Campus
WILLIAM JESSOP WAY, HARTCLIFFE, BRISTOL, BS13 0RL |
3.41 miles |
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St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Somerset Square, Bristol, BS1 6RT |
3.46 miles |
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Oasis Academy Temple Quarter
Spring Street, Bristol, BS3 4PZ |
3.52 miles |
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Cotham School
Cotham Lawn Road, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 6DT |
3.63 miles |
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North Bristol Post 16 Centre
Charnwood House, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
3.77 miles |