Longwell Green Primary School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Longwell Green is a vibrant, caring place where children thrive both academically and personally. Staff are ambitious for every pupil's progress and create a strong culture where respect and hard work are valued. The school has successfully tackled phonics teaching, challenged more-able pupils, and supported disadvantaged children with sensitivity and care.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership team with clear ambition to help all pupils progress
- Excellent safeguarding arrangements with detailed records and strong culture of care
- Improved teaching of phonics in Reception and Year 1, with current pupils making faster progress
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils through innovative approaches that boost self-esteem
- Consistent challenge for more-able pupils, particularly in mathematics
Areas for Improvement
- More high-quality written work should be displayed to inspire pupils to write well
- Pupils need to apply their mathematical skills to solve problems in other subject areas
- Girls in mathematics could be further supported to achieve as well as boys
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective. The school has detailed records, carefully checks all adults, works closely with external agencies, and pupils report feeling safe and comfortable approaching teachers.
Extracurricular Activities
French language learning from Reception, visual and practical learning activities
Longwell Green Primary School continues to be good, maintaining quality education since 2012. The school has strong leadership, clear values, and a caring ethos where pupils make good progress academically and personally.
At a Glance
6.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
123 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 82% to 73%. Maths has declined from 75% to 64%. Writing has declined from 87% to 69%.
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
386 pupils
420 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,642
Applications
3,206
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.44456%
Overall absence
7.64873%
Persistent absence
353
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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