Located in Bristol, Ashley Down Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ashley Down Primary School currently has around 397 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Downend Road, Bristol, BS7 9PD |
| Website: | www.ashleydownschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01173772637 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amy Sood |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108911 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 397 |
| Number of Boys: | 209 |
| Number of Girls: | 188 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.50% | 288 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 18 |
| African | 3.50% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 3.50% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 2.80% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre Haviland House , St Judes BS2 0DT | 3out of 4 | 3,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Down Primary School Downend Road , Horfield BS7 9PD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Field Primary School College Road , BS7 9JT | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Road Primary School Bishop Road , Bishopston BS7 8LS | 4out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Infant School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton Park Junior School Ashley Down Road , Ashley Down BS7 9BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard School Bristol Filton Road , Horfield BS7 0XZ | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Hospital School Priory Hospital Bristol , Heath House Lane BS16 1EQ | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Colstons Girls' School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redland High Junior School 4 Redland Court , BS6 7EF | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.