Beacon Rise Primary School
100%
Capacity
630
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Beacon Rise Primary School
Beacon Rise Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 630 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 630 places).
the school is led by headteacher Chris Thomas, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1406th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Beacon Rise Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 205 applications for 89 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 108 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 Beacon Rise Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Dance, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Beacon Rise 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 | Hanham Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8NU |
| Headteacher | Chris Thomas |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 630 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 630 / 630 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1406th of 13,686
Nationally
121st of 1,469
In South West
7th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
86%
'23/24
81%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
205
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
108 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
Hanham Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS15 8NU
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