The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Tim Seddon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection
July 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | 15 January 2013
Full inspection
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper Horfield Community School & Early Years, Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Secondary · Very close
Orchard School Bristol
Secondary · Very close
Shield Road Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Filton Park School
Special school · 695m away
Charborough Road Primary School
Primary · 727m away
Filton Avenue Junior School
Primary · 850m away
Filton Avenue Primary School
Primary · 850m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 897m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Upper Horfield Primary School?
Upper Horfield Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Upper Horfield Primary School take?
Upper Horfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Upper Horfield Primary School?
Upper Horfield Primary School is in Bristol, BS7 0PU, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Upper Horfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Upper Horfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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