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Ashley Down Primary School
Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PD, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.8 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
397
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 88%, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. While the percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths is 59%, which places it in the top 65% of schools nationally, there is room for improvement as no students reached a higher standard. Overall, the school is a solid choice, particularly for families valuing community feedback.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (164 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
School supports development
85%
School has high expectations
80%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.5%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Black African3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.48353, -2.58414 · BS7 9PD
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN108911
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ashleydownschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashley Down Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ashley Down Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is Ashley Down Primary School a good school?
Ashley Down Primary School scores 42.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ashley Down Primary School?
Based on 164 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ashley Down Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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