The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 19 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Nick Webster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Church Lane, North Somerset, Bristol, BS48 3JJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBackwell School
Secondary · 749m away
West Leigh Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Golden Valley Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Nailsea School
Secondary · 2.7km away
Hannah More Infant School
Primary · 2.8km away
Grove Junior School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Backwell Church of England Junior School?
Backwell Church of England Junior School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Backwell Church of England Junior School take?
Backwell Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Backwell Church of England Junior School?
Backwell Church of England Junior School is in Bristol, BS48 3JJ, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Backwell Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Backwell Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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