Whitehall 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
Whitehall Primary School creates a welcoming, family-like environment where every pupil feels valued and respected. The school excels at teaching reading and has expertly adapted to support an increasing number of pupils with complex needs. Children benefit from a diverse, inclusive curriculum that helps them understand their community and become tolerant, well-rounded citizens.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading outcomes - consistently above national average at key stage 2
- Strong inclusive ethos celebrating diversity with visits to different places of worship
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs, including those with complex needs
- Well-designed curriculum that is clear and helps pupils understand relevance to their world
- Positive relationships with families and high parent confidence in the school
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment systems in some wider curriculum subjects need to be fully established
- The school needs clearer oversight of how well pupils are learning in all subjects to identify and address knowledge gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture and systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, athletics, art, school council, house captains, library monitors, residential visits and trips
Whitehall Primary School is a Good-rated primary school that works tirelessly to integrate pupils from different faiths, cultures and backgrounds. The school has a well-established curriculum and strong approach to reading, though it is developing assessment systems in some wider curriculum subjects.
At a Glance
23.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 80%. Maths has remained stable at around 65%. Writing has remained stable at around 62%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
18
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
602 pupils
630 capacity
28 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(105)
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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
6.56393%
Overall absence
18.7037%
Persistent absence
540
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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