The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 32.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Bradley Arthur (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Avebury Road, Ashton Vale, Bristol, BS3 2QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshton Park School
Secondary · 763m away
Luckwell Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cheddar Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ashton Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bedminster Down School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Parson Street Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Compass Point Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Northleaze Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashton Vale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ashton Vale Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashton Vale Primary School?
Ashton Vale Primary School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashton Vale Primary School take?
Ashton Vale Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ashton Vale Primary School?
Ashton Vale Primary School is in Bristol, BS3 2QG, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashton Vale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ashton Vale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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