Air Balloon Hill Primary School
91%
Capacity
766
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Air Balloon Hill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 766 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 840 places).
Ofsted has rated Air Balloon Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Timothy Browse, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11386th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
Air Balloon Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 204 applications for 120 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 109 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Air Balloon Hill Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Air Balloon Hill Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hillside Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS5 7PB |
| Headteacher | Timothy Browse |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 766 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.9% |
| School Capacity | 766 / 840 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11386th of 13,686
Nationally
1137th of 1,469
In South West
65th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed120
204
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
109 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hillside Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS5 7PB
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