Located in Bristol, Bromley Heath Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 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.

Bromley Heath Junior School currently has around 240 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.3% boys and 41.7% girls. Around 0.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Quakers Road, Bristol, BS16 6NJ
Website: www.bhjs.org.uk/
Telephone: 01454867110
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: South Gloucestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Tracy Serle
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 109028

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 240
Number of Boys: 140
Number of Girls: 100

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British85.00%204
Indian2.50%6
Other Mixed2.10%5
Pakistani1.70%4
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%4
Chinese1.30%3
White and Black Caribbean1.30%3
White and Asian1.30%3
White and Black African0.80%2
Other White0.80%2
Other Black0.40%1
Unclassified0.40%1
Other Asian0.40%1
Irish0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.3)
Writing: Average (-1.0)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
77%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
11%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL
2out of 4 2,388 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bromley Heath Junior School
Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bromley Heath Infant School
Quakers Road , Downend BS16 6NJ
4out of 4 51 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Boscombe Crescent , Downend BS16 6QR
3out of 4 638 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Blackhorse Primary School
Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR
- not rated 1,122 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Blackhorse Primary School
Blackhorse Lane , Emersons Green BS16 6TR
3out of 4 1,122 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Downend Comprehensive School
Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA
- not rated 1,020 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Downend School
Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA
3out of 4 1,020 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH
3out of 4 2,695 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH
- not rated 2,695 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Ridings High School
High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL
- not rated 3,112 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Steiner Academy Bristol
College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP
- not rated 2,815 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pathways Learning Centre
Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ
3out of 4 2,023 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pathways Learning Centre
Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ
- not rated 2,023 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frenchay Park Hospital School
Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE
- not rated 2,116 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Avon Hospital Education Service
Frenchay Hospital , Frenchay BS16 1LE
- not rated 2,116 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room , Frenchay BS16 1LE
- not rated 2,116 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.