The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 5% 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
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Warrick Barton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Pensford Hill, Pensford, Bristol, Somerset, BS39 4AA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pensford Primary School?
Pensford Primary School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pensford Primary School take?
Pensford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pensford Primary School?
Pensford Primary School is in Bristol, BS39 4AA, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pensford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pensford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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