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Backwell Church of England Junior School
Church Lane, Backwell, North Somerset, Bristol, BS48 3JJ, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.1 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
228
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, which places it above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (113 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
98%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Behaviour is good
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School has high expectations
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
85%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.1%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.41061, -2.73329 · BS48 3JJ
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN145265
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Backwell Church of England Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Backwell Church of England Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Backwell Church of England Junior School a good school?
Backwell Church of England Junior School scores 68.1/100 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 Backwell Church of England Junior School?
Based on 113 Ofsted Parent View responses, Backwell Church of England Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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