High Down Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Down Road Portishead Somerset BS20 6DY |
| Reference Number | 143284 |
High Down Infant School has made a strong start as an academy, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection areas. The school is praised for its inclusive environment that fosters enjoyment in learning, with pupils demonstrating positive attitudes and good behavior. Well-trained staff provide effective support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring that all pupils can engage with a broad and balanced curriculum. The emphasis on reading and mathematics shows that leaders understand the importance of foundational skills. However, the school identified that the curriculum in some foundation subjects could better build on children's prior learning from early years.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 214 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.47%
Girls: 49.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 2 | 38 | 30 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as High Down Infant School | |
| 01 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 31 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and welcoming environment for pupils
- Strong pastoral care and trusting relationships with adults
- High expectations for pupil behavior and conduct
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Well-structured reading and mathematics curriculum
- Pupils enjoy a range of extracurricular clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Unclear curriculum in some foundation subjects affecting progression from early years to key stage 1
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
High Down Junior School
Down Road, Portishead, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 6DY |
0.03 miles |
|
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Hallett's Way, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6BT |
0.93 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol Road, Bristol Rd, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 6QB |
1.07 miles |
|
Portishead Primary School
Station Road, Portishead, Somerset, BS20 7DB |
1.2 miles |
|
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School
Marjoram Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7JF |
1.52 miles |
|
Tickenham Church of England Primary School
174 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6RG |
2.6 miles |
|
The Downs Preparatory School
Charlton Drive, Bristol, BS48 1PF |
2.87 miles |
|
Kingshill Church School
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 2NP |
3.08 miles |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury
Church Lane, Portbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 7TR |
3.13 miles |
|
Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Bristol Road, Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1LB |
3.39 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Primary School
All Saints Lane, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AU |
3.45 miles |
|
Golden Valley Primary School
Nailsea Park, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1BB |
3.68 miles |
|
St Nicholas Chantry Church of England Primary School
Highdale Avenue, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 7LT |
3.77 miles |
|
Grove Junior School
Whiteoak Way, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4YZ |
3.91 miles |
|
Hannah More Infant School
White Oak Way, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4YZ |
3.92 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Station Road, Nailsea, Somerset, BS48 4PD |
3.94 miles |
|
Crockerne Church of England Primary School
Westward Drive, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0JP |
4.3 miles |
|
Yeo Moor Primary School
Yeo Moor Primary School, Kennaway Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6JL |
4.32 miles |
|
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Catherine Street, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9LG |
4.33 miles |
|
Shirehampton Primary School
St Mary's Walk, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9RR |
4.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Gordano School
St Mary's Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7QR |
0.84 miles |
|
Lime Hills Academy
Pound Lane, Nailsea, BS48 2NN |
3.07 miles |
|
Ravenswood School
Pound Lane, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 2NN |
3.07 miles |
|
Clevedon School
Valley Road, Clevedon, Somerset, BS21 6AH |
3.29 miles |
|
Nailsea School
Mizzymead Road, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 2HN |
3.7 miles |
|
Seven Hills
80b Kenn Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 6EX |
4.2 miles |
|
St Katherine's School
Pill Road, Ham Green, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
4.78 miles |
|
Backwell School
Station Road, Backwell, Bristol, BS48 3BX |
4.88 miles |