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Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Hillside Road, St George, Bristol, Bristol, BS5 7PB, Bristol, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.1 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
766
Capacity
840
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic outcomes, particularly with 60% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Although the percentage of students achieving higher standards is relatively low at 7%, parent satisfaction remains a notable strength, contributing to a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2018Older 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.6%
Black African10.2%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Other1.4%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.45891, -2.52997 · BS5 7PB
School details
Local authorityBristol, City of
RegionSouth West
URN135867
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.abhps.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Air Balloon Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2018.
Is Air Balloon Hill Primary School a good school?
Air Balloon Hill Primary School scores 42.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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