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Luckwell Primary School

Bristol, City of, BS3 3ETPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#5,147
of 13,686 nationally

About Luckwell Primary School

If you're looking for a school where parents feel genuinely positive about the experience, Luckwell Primary School in Bristol presents a compelling picture. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 96% of the 47 parents who responded said they would recommend the school to others. That level of endorsement is backed up by strong individual scores: 96% strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 94% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. The school is also clearly in demand locally. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 74 applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.36, with all 21 first-preference applicants being offered a place. This combination of high parental satisfaction and strong competition for places suggests a school that has built a solid reputation within its community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLuckwell Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS3 3ET
HeadteacherLilly Byers
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils76
Free School Meals (FSM)28.9%
School Capacity76 / 210 (36% full)

The full report on this school

What 47 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosSports HallOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCross CountryCricketGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Luckwell Primary School

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