Ashton Vale Primary School
Avebury Road, Ashton Vale, Bristol, BS3 2QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ashton Vale Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 40th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 March 2025, report published 3 April 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Ashton Vale school is a friendly community. Pupils of all ages get along well and consistently meet adults' high expectations of them. Pupils work hard and understand why it important to do their best. The school's 'Heart' values underpin everyday life. Pupils are motivated by the reward system. For example, they explain how they show respect and tolerance to one another. Pupils understand why these values are important in wider society and use them in their learning and play. The school supports pupils' well-being and mental health, helping them to recognise and manage their feelings and emotions. Pupils develop warm and trusting relationships with staff. They are safe and trust staff to support and guide them. They know they will be heard. Pupils behave well during lessons and social times. They enjoy school and most attend well. Learning extends beyond the academic. Pupils enjoy the opportunity to take on leadership roles, such as school councillors. Older pupils support younger children through their role as 'buddies'. This helps them to learn about responsibility. Pupils benefit from a wide extra-curricular offer. This includes a range of clubs such as chess and sports. Through such opportunities, pupils develop new skills and talents.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, what is known about pupils learning is not used to inform the way the curriculum is taught and activity choices. Consequently, pupils do not routinely build securely on prior knowledge or move on to more complex knowledge when they are ready. The trust and the school should ensure that teachers have the training and pedagogical expertise to remedy this.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
147 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Ashton Vale Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckwell Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Cheddar Grove Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Parson Street Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Compass Point Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Bradley Arthur
- Phone
- 01179030383
- Address
- Avebury Road, Ashton Vale, Bristol, BS3 2QG
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 145321
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.