Blaise Primary and Nursery School
About Blaise Primary and Nursery School
Blaise Primary and Nursery School in Bristol is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, currently home to 434 pupils against a capacity of 445. That near-full roll is no surprise given the demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 109 applications for just 60 places, with 50 of those as first preferences and 48 offers made to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.82, meaning nearly two families compete for each spot. The school serves a notably diverse intake — 35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%, reflecting the community it draws from in the Bristol, City of local authority. Headteacher Massimo Bonaddio leads a school that, despite this pressure on places, appears to be a popular choice among local families.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 43 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: blaise.bristol.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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