Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School, Bristol

In its own words: "We offer continuity of education from age 4 to 11, enabling a smooth and happy transition from infants to juniors. The school is a one-form entry (30 pupils) admission per year group. We have over 210 children in 7 classes."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Every child deserves to flourish through a happy, safe and enjoyable experience at primary school where they can make great memories, build long-lasting friendships and learn knowledge and skills that will support them now and in the future."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include running, choir and cheerleading.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 81% in reading and 85% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 78 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School are Backwell Church of England Junior School (1.4 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 78% maths); Wraxall Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths); West Leigh Infant School (1.9 miles, Good); and St Francis Catholic Primary School (1.9 miles, 79% reading, 76% maths).

Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School is one of 34 schools run by Lighthouse Schools Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 59% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (59%).

5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 7 pupils (3.6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Road (e-bound), 250 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often drug offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Somerset (76).

In 2024/25, Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.