The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- BIRDWELL SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Paul Sainsbury (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hollis Close, Long Ashton, Bristol, Somerset, BS41 9AZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Birdwell Primary School?
Birdwell Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birdwell Primary School take?
Birdwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birdwell Primary School?
Birdwell Primary School is in Bristol, BS41 9AZ, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birdwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birdwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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