The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 602
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Andrew Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hollywood Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4LE
Town setting
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Brislington Enterprise College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holymead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holymead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holymead Primary School?
Holymead Primary School currently has 602 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holymead Primary School take?
Holymead Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holymead Primary School?
Holymead Primary School is in Bristol, BS4 4LE, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holymead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holymead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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