Holymead Primary School, Bristol

In its own words: "We value our rights and recognise our responsibilities (to ourselves, to other people and to our community). We know that we have rights and learn about these as part of being a UNICEF Rights Respecting School."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Whether you're a parent, pupil or visitor, you should be able to find lots of interesting and important information about our school and gain an insight into some of the exciting opportunities that help our pupils thrive both academically and personally."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, basketball, swimming, multi-sports, dance, choir and guitar.

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm, from £9.00 per session.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Holymead Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Bristol, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 71% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 79 families put Holymead Primary School as their first choice and 182 named it as one of their preferences, for 88 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 Holymead Primary School are Broomhill Junior School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 61% maths); Broomhill Infant & Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good); Wicklea Academy (0.6 miles, 71% reading, 73% maths); and West Town Lane Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths).

Holymead Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 56 pupils (9.6%) received SEN support and 26 (4.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Lawrence Hill Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Parade (n-bound), 210 metres away.

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

Holymead Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Holymead Primary School are Prospect Education Trust (0.5 miles), Oasis Academy Brislington (0.8 miles), Hanham Woods Academy (1.4 miles) and Oasis Academy John Williams (1.4 miles).