Brunel Field Primary School
College Road, Bristol, BS7 9JTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brunel Field Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 28th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 15 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 21 November 2023
Pupils live out the school vision 'respect, compassion, commitment and joy.' They are polite and welcoming to all. Adults in school know the pupils well. Relationships across the school are warm. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school. They value the pastoral care and the 'kind approach' that adults provide. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe. Pupils' behaviour around the school is typically calm and sensible. They behave well in lessons. When low-level disruption happens, adults address it swiftly. At lunchtime, adults and pupils eat together. This creates a sense of community. Pupils of all ages play well together during social times. Older pupils enjoy their role as a buddy to younger pupils during lunchtimes. The school's curriculum supports pupils to understand the world around them. From Reception Year, children are curious. Pupils use ambitious vocabulary to explain what they know. For example, in history, older pupils can explain the impact of propaganda during World War II. Some areas of the curriculum are further developed than others. Pupils appreciate the many clubs and enrichment opportunities the school provides. The 'inspiring individuals' club encourages pupils to find out about significant people who achieved great things and influenced others.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not identified the key knowledge they want pupils to know and remember. This means that pupils do not build knowledge on what they already know and can do. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum sets out precisely what pupils should learn and by when.
- In some subjects, assessment is not always effective in checking that pupils remember the small steps of knowledge they need in order to tackle more complex concepts. This means that gaps in pupils learning are not always identified, and pupils do not progress through the curriculum as intended. The school needs to ensure assessment is effective in identifying what pupils know and can do and adapt the curriculum to address any gaps.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
398 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Brunel Field Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sefton Park Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Sefton Park Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ashley Down Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Bishop Road Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% 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 Nicholas Bailey
- Phone
- 01173532471
- Address
- College Road, Bristol, BS7 9JT
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 108910
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.