Hannah More Primary School, Bristol

Good
Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~417m)Possible (~595m)Unlikely (~774m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Kevin Hawkins
Pupils:206 / 240 capacity
LA:Bristol, City of
Phone:01179039936
Address:New Kingsley Road, St Philips, Bristol, BS2 0LT
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1900

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago
-

Overall

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Requires Improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Requires Improvement

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 7 May 2025View full report
URN:109110
UKPRN:10081270
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bristol East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Hannah More is a genuinely welcoming school where children from all backgrounds feel safe and valued. The school excels at introducing young pupils to reading early and provides excellent tailored support for children with additional needs. Staff are proud to work there, and the school's strong community links help support families effectively.

Key Strengths

  • Strong personal development offer with a wide range of clubs and activities that build pupil character and aspirations
  • Excellent support for pupils with SEND, identified early with tailored help enabling them to access the broad curriculum
  • Effective early reading instruction in early years and younger classes, with well-trained staff spotting pupils who need extra help
  • Welcoming, inclusive ethos that celebrates the school's diverse range of faiths and cultures
  • Strong community links and engagement with families

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent teacher expectations and quality of work acceptance across classes, leading to variable pupil progress
  • Reading curriculum at key stage 2 and writing curriculum at key stages 1 and 2 lack clarity about what pupils should know and when
  • Inconsistent application of behaviour policies by staff, causing low-level disruption and poor behaviour at social times
  • Improvement actions lack precision, making it difficult for governors to measure impact
  • Safeguarding record-keeping systems need strengthening with more rigorous checking processes

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils feeling safe and able to name trusted adults, though some record-keeping and monitoring systems require strengthening to meet statutory guidance fully.

Extracurricular Activities

Breakfast club, after-school club, competitive sport, residentials, careers fairs, wide range of trips, assemblies on sensitive and global issues

Hannah More Primary School is a diverse, inclusive community school that welcomes pupils from various backgrounds, including those arriving mid-education from overseas. However, the quality of education requires improvement, with inconsistent teaching standards and gaps in English curriculum delivery affecting pupil progress.

At a Glance

49.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

25 responses
Would recommend72%
Child is happy80%
Well taught80%
Good progress68%
Feels safe80%
Well behaved72%
Bullying dealt with20%
Kept informed88%
Handles concerns44%
Wider development68%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
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Reading has declined from 58% to 36%. Maths has remained stable at around 57%. Writing has declined from 67% to 61%.

Class Sizes

28.0

Avg class size

28.0

KS2

1

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station (Entrance)
477m · 8 min walk

Ferry Terminals

St Philip's Bridge (Pier)
220m · 4 min walk
Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing (Entrance)
291m · 5 min walk

Bus Stops

Russ Street (NE-bound)
49m · 1 min walk
St Philips Road (NW-bound)
122m · 2 min walk
Glass Wharf (SE-bound)
201m · 3 min walk
Avon Street (SE-bound)
242m · 4 min walk
Old Market Street (M4)
299m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

86%

Available places

206 pupils

240 capacity

34 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Bristol

Low pressure
New homes approved:21,093
Projected new pupils:5,273

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol

Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of

Low demand0.83x oversubscription

Places available

5,450

Applications

4,547

Got 1st preference

93.3%

Got preferred school

99.1%

Primary admissions across Bristol, City of (2025/26)

Inspection History(9)

7 May 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement
Early YearsGood
4 March 2020
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
7 November 2017
Requires ImprovementReport
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

8.7657%

Overall absence

29.90654%

Persistent absence

214

Enrolments

Authorised5.19525%
Unauthorised3.57045%
Persistent (10%+)29.90654%
Severe (50%+)1.86916%

Absence trend

6.15228%
18/19
6.51727%
20/21
8.38578%
21/22
9.99083%
22/23
9.29566%
23/24
8.7657%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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