Little Mead Primary Academy
106%
Capacity
447
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Little Mead Primary Academy
Little Mead 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 447 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Little Mead Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher John Calvert, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11068th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
Little Mead Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 55 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Little Mead Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Little Mead 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Gosforth Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS10 6DS |
| Headteacher | John Calvert |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 447 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.1% |
| School Capacity | 447 / 420 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11068th of 13,686
Nationally
1097th of 1,469
In South West
62nd of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
49%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
80
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gosforth Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS10 6DS
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