Henleaze Junior School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Henleaze Junior School currently has around 317 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 8.5% 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 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.3%).
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: | Park Grove, Bristol, BS9 4LG |
| Website: | www.henleazejuniorschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01173772444 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gemma Fricker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137518 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 360 |
| Number of Pupils: | 317 |
| Number of Boys: | 179 |
| Number of Girls: | 138 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.30% | 223 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 26 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 14 |
| Chinese | 3.50% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.20% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.20% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 4 |
| African | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 2,863 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 | 2,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henleaze Infant School Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henleaze Junior School Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henleaze Junior School Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henleaze Infant School Park Grove , Henleaze BS9 4LG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School Egerton Road , Bishopston BS7 8HP | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green School Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EH | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-Act Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | 1out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Montpelier High School Cheltenham Road , BS6 5RD | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bristol Free School Concorde Drive , Westbury-on-Trym BS10 6NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,207 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont School Henleaze Park , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4LR | 3out of 4 | 69 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis School Westbury Brecon Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 4DT | - not rated | 850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redmaids' High School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3AW | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Badminton School Westbury Road , Westbury-on-Trym BS9 3BA | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Aurora Grace House School Carisbrooke Lodge , Westbury Park BS6 7JE | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.