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Begbrook Primary Academy

Begbrook Primary Academy

Bristol, City of, BS16 1HGPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

80%

Capacity

506

Pupils

2.6x

Demand

About Begbrook Primary Academy

Begbrook Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 506 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Begbrook Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicky Counsell, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7137th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.

Begbrook Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 41 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Begbrook Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Film Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Begbrook Primary Academy 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBegbrook Drive, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS16 1HG
HeadteacherVicky Counsell
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils506
Free School Meals (FSM)20.0%
School Capacity506 / 630 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)

7137th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 52%

674th of 1,469

In South West

Top 50%

34th of 85

In Bristol, City of

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

62%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 107
Expected:76%
Higher:39%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:4%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:70%
Higher:23%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -4%

'22/23

66%

'23/24

62%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballCricketSwimmingDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

41

Applications

105

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

38 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Begbrook Primary Academy

Begbrook Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01179030386www.begbrookprimaryacademy.clf.uk

Begbrook Drive, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS16 1HG

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Begbrook Drive, Bristol

Bristol, City of, BS16 1HG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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