The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 28% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
28%
-34.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 460
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 52.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Ms Sarah Andrews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vowell Close, Withywood, Bristol, BS13 9HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGay Elms Primary School
Primary · 556m away
E-Act Venturers' Academy
Free school · 561m away
Manor Wood School
Independent · 561m away
Fulford School
Special school · 588m away
Hareclive E-ACT Academy
Primary · 613m away
Belgrave School
Independent · 1.1km away
Headley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Four Acres Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fair Furlong Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fair Furlong Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fair Furlong Primary School?
Fair Furlong Primary School currently has 460 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fair Furlong Primary School take?
Fair Furlong Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fair Furlong Primary School?
Fair Furlong Primary School is in Bristol, BS13 9HS, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fair Furlong Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fair Furlong Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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