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Air Balloon Hill Primary School
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Air Balloon Hill Primary School
- Primary
- Bristol BS5 7PB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics helps pupils to get off to a good start in reading.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced and meets the needs of pupils well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders recognise that the mathematics scheme does not provide enough opportunities for pupils to apply their knowledge to solving problems.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check the progress of different groups of pupils and take rapid action to get pupils back on track.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are polite and show respect for others.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Although there was an improvement in Year 6 national test results in 2017, the proportion of pupils who met the expected standard for their age was below the national average in reading and maths.
Support for SEND Pupils: The leadership of the provision for pupils who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities effectively ensures that their needs are met with skilled, specifically tailored support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding. Pupils feel safe and well cared for in school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a safe and caring environment for pupils. Staff have received up-to-date safeguarding training.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the school, saying, 鈥楾he cultural mix and everyone is valued; the atmosphere is rich and buzzing.鈥�
Parental Involvement: Workshops for parents help them support their children in developing skills in reading, writing, and number.
Extracurricular Activities: The school provides many extra-curricular clubs which promote pupils鈥� health and fitness.
Outdoor Facilities: Engaging activities are planned in well-resourced classrooms and outdoors, particularly in early years.
Teacher Engagement: All teaching staff have positive relationships with pupils and create an environment in which pupils are keen to learn.
Impact on Student Progress: The majority of teachers plan work that is well-matched to pupils' different needs and abilities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Subject and phase leaders conduct regular checks on the quality of teaching and learning through formal lesson observations and scrutiny of pupils' work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Leaders are fully aware of the very small pockets of remaining inconsistencies in teaching and learning and are systematically addressing these.
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Air Balloon Hill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Bristol, South West.
It has 757 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 7-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.9 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 50.67% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 4.71% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 91 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% 3 | 56.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 7 | 8.44% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 3 | 87 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 87 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 13 | 53.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 1 | 8.38% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 53.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 8.33% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.4 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Air Balloon Hill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1