Beacon Rise Primary School
Hanham Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Beacon Rise Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 3rd of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 December 2023, report published 29 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 December 2023
Pupils flourish at Beacon Rise Primary School. They meet the school's high expectations for their academic and personal development. There is a palpable sense of aspiration in the school. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. Pupils have a thirst to learn. They participate in a wealth of enrichment opportunities and clubs, such as boccia and football. Pupils develop their talents and interests at a local, regional and national level. Through this, they develop resilience and confidence. Pupils are immensely proud of their school. They attend regularly and are punctual. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are polite and well mannered. Pupils demonstrate high levels of care and consideration for each other. They are respectful to staff and visitors. Pupils socialise happily. Bullying is very rare, and staff resolve any issues swiftly. Pupils take on a range of leadership roles. For example, 'playground leaders' support younger children to play games in the playground. Pupils develop a sense of responsibility and compassion. They regularly participate in local community events. These support them to become active citizens in their community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
625 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Beacon Rise Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 27% met the expected standard |
| Courtney Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| The Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Hanham Abbots Junior School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Two Mile Hill Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 56% 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
- Mr Chris Thomas
- Phone
- 01454867232
- Address
- Hanham Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8NU
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 109133
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.