The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 397
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 10.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mrs Amy Sood (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Road Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Sefton Park Junior School
Primary · 940m away
Sefton Park Infant School
Primary · 940m away
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Claremont School
Special school · 1.4km away
Henleaze Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Henleaze Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Glenfrome Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashley Down Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashley Down Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashley Down Primary School?
Ashley Down Primary School currently has 397 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashley Down Primary School take?
Ashley Down Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashley Down Primary School?
Ashley Down Primary School is in Bristol, BS7 9PD, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashley Down Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashley Down Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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