The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 45.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jim McCall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
South Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLuckwell Primary School
Primary · 492m away
Parson Street Primary School
Primary · 622m away
Holy Cross RC Primary School
Primary · 690m away
Ashton Gate Primary School
Primary · 833m away
Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Primary · 1.1km away
Victoria Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ashton Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Compass Point Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Compass Point Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Compass Point Primary School?
Compass Point Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Compass Point Primary School take?
Compass Point Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Compass Point Primary School?
Compass Point Primary School is in Bristol, BS3 3AU, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Compass Point Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Compass Point Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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