Little Mead Primary Academy, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Little Mead is an inclusive, joyful place where every child is supported to succeed. The school excels at identifying what individual pupils need - whether that's speech support in early years, specialist teaching for those with additional needs, or catching up in reading and maths. Staff are warm and responsive, helping pupils manage emotions through resources like the 'Calm Cove', and behaviour is consistently positive across the school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and different language backgrounds - staff know how to adapt teaching to help every child succeed
- Strong focus on early reading through phonics, with extra help provided at the first sign of struggle
- Consistently positive behaviour throughout the school - pupils are respectful, focused learners who support each other
- Well-organized early years with high-quality language development - children progress steadily towards Year 1
- Extensive extra-curricular programme that is well attended, including by disadvantaged pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains below national average - too many pupils are persistently absent, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs
- Older pupils have gaps in knowledge due to previous curriculum weaknesses - the school is working to close these but progress is incremental
- Achievement of older pupils lags behind - many leave without being fully ready for secondary school
- Teaching quality still shows minor variability as new approaches and curriculum plans become established
- Pupils' understanding of equality, religions and cultures is secure but lacks depth
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs and activities (well attended), residential trips
Little Mead Primary Academy is a joyful and vibrant school where pupils play, learn and laugh together happily. The school has made clear improvements since joining the trust, with particular strength in inclusion and support for pupils with diverse needs.
At a Glance
30.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 78% to 48%. Maths has declined from 64% to 54%. Writing has remained stable at around 63%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
435 pupils
420 capacity
15 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - Bristol, City of
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)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.21627%
Overall absence
20.10582%
Persistent absence
378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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