The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Harry Penny
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
College Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 2JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLittle Hayes Nursery School
Nursery · 511m away
Fishponds CofE Primary School
Primary · 513m away
Begbrook Primary Academy
Primary · 629m away
Bristol Metropolitan Academy
Secondary · 760m away
St Matthias Academy
Academy · 796m away
Elmtree Grove School Ltd
Independent · 837m away
Briarwood School
Special school · 913m away
Pathways Learning Centre
Academy · 926m away
Questions parents ask
What is Avanti Gardens School's Ofsted rating?
Avanti Gardens School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Avanti Gardens School?
Avanti Gardens School currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avanti Gardens School take?
Avanti Gardens School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Avanti Gardens School?
Avanti Gardens School is in Bristol, BS16 2JP, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Avanti Gardens School have a sixth form?
No, Avanti Gardens School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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