Ashley Down Primary School
Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashley Down Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 95th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2019, report published 28 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 December 2024
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They trust and respect staff, having confidence that adults will help them if they are experiencing difficulties. Pupils feel safe at school. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils are enthusiastic about learning. They love reading and enjoy the range of subjects that they learn. Pupils achieve well. Pupils develop their sense of personal responsibility. They understand what it means to be ready to learn and why it matters that they are. Pupils feel respected. They know they all have a contribution to make and that their thoughts and opinions matter. The school environment is vibrant. The rich diversity of the local area and community are visible across the school. Different faiths, cultures and backgrounds are celebrated. Pupils appreciate the common ground that people share. This helps pupils to feel welcome and included. Pupils thrive at the school, both socially and academically. Staff are welcoming and approachable to pupils and their families. One parent commented on the 'sense of joy when you enter the school'. This view is shared by many parents and carers, pupils and staff.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' misconceptions are not always identified promptly or consistently. When this is the case, pupils continue to make errors in their work or to have an incomplete understanding of what they have learned. The school should ensure that staff are supported to identify and address pupils' misconceptions to support pupils to achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
397 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Ashley Down Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Field Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Road Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Sefton Park Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Sefton Park Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Filton Avenue Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Sood
- Phone
- 01173772637
- Address
- Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, BS7 9PD
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 108911
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.