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High Down Junior School
Down Road, Portishead, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 6DY, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.4 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
341
Capacity
330
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 84% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, only 13% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 December 2015Older 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (99 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of subjects
89%
I'd recommend this school
84%
My child makes good progress
81%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
79%
Progress is communicated
77%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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51.47970, -2.78747 · BS20 6DY
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN143286
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highdownschools.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is High Down Junior School rated by Ofsted?
High Down Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 December 2015.
Is High Down Junior School a good school?
High Down Junior School scores 68.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 High Down Junior School?
Based on 99 Ofsted Parent View responses, High Down Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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