The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 630
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Chris Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hanham Road, Kingswood, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Cabot Academy
Secondary · 552m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 579m away
Hanham Abbots Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Two Mile Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Samuel White's Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Barrs Court Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hanham High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hanham Woods Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beacon Rise Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Beacon Rise Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beacon Rise Primary School?
Beacon Rise Primary School currently has 630 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beacon Rise Primary School take?
Beacon Rise Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beacon Rise Primary School?
Beacon Rise Primary School is in Bristol, BS15 8NU, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beacon Rise Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Beacon Rise Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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