Blackhorse Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, 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.
Blackhorse Primary School currently has around 416 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 6.5% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 22 pupils.
| Address: | Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, BS16 6TR |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Botten |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109121 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 416 |
| Number of Boys: | 214 |
| Number of Girls: | 202 |
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 | |
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| Blackhorse Primary School Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackhorse Primary School Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emersons Green Primary School Guest Avenue , Emersons Green BS16 7GA | - not rated | 1,071 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 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 2,457 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,868 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 2,868 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gracefield Preparatory School 266 Overndale Road , Fishponds BS16 2RG | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frenchay Park Hospital School Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE | - not rated | 3,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.