The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 766
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 24.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Timothy Browse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillside Road, St George, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 7PB
Town setting
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Summerhill Academy
Primary · 875m away
Bristol Brunel Academy
Secondary · 927m away
John Cabot Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
E-Act the Kingfisher School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beacon Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Air Balloon Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Air Balloon Hill Primary School?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School currently has 766 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Air Balloon Hill Primary School take?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Air Balloon Hill Primary School?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School is in Bristol, BS5 7PB, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Air Balloon Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Air Balloon Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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