Compass Point Primary School
South Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Compass Point Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 174th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 12 January 2023
- 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 2 November 2022
Staff value every pupil and want them to feel that they belong. Staff have high expectations for each pupil. They work hard to build a community that helps pupils to flourish and do their best. Parents are very positive about the school. Many of them comment on its 'family' atmosphere. Pupils are attentive and work well together. Low-level disruption is rare. It is quickly addressed so that learning is not disturbed. Pupils are adamant that there is no bullying. Pupils are caring and thoughtful of others. If difficulties arise, staff do their utmost to understand the reason behind it. They draw on a wide range of support to resolve issues. As a result, pupils feel happy, safe and cared for. This culture sets the foundation for learning and achieving the school's goals of 'aspire, believe, achieve'. School life is rich. There are many opportunities to take part in activities such as after school clubs, trips and events. There are genuine opportunities for pupils to share in the running of the school. For example, they can be a prefect or be on the school council.
What the school should improve
- The attendance of some pupils is too low to ensure that they receive the education to which they are entitled. As a result, these pupils are not making the progress that they should. Leaders needs to strengthen further the work they are doing to improve the attendance of children who are persistently absent.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
194 pupils on roll, with places for 284
Schools near Compass Point Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luckwell Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Southville Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Parson Street Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Holy Cross RC Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Newman
- Phone
- 01173772340
- Address
- South Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 3AU
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 145320
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.