Blackhorse Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 421 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 7.1% 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 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.5%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 23 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.6%).
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: | Blackhorse Lane, Bristol, BS16 6TR |
| Website: | www.blackhorseprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01454866570 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Simon Botten |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149946 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 421 |
| Number of Boys: | 213 |
| Number of Girls: | 208 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.60% | 331 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 21 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 2.40% | 10 |
| African | 1.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.