Barley Close Community Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Barley Close Community Primary School currently has around 236 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.6% boys and 42.4% girls. Around 26.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (63.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Barley Close, Bristol, BS16 9DL |
| Website: | http://www.barleycloseschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01454867090 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Williams |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109047 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 390 |
| Number of Pupils: | 236 |
| Number of Boys: | 136 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 63.10% | 149 |
| Other White | 7.60% | 18 |
| African | 5.50% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 3.00% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.00% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 2.50% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Close Community Primary School Barley Close , Mangotsfield BS16 9DL | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | - not rated | 521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanbridge Primary School Stanbridge Road , Downend BS16 6AL | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 2,103 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.