Ashley Down Primary School

URN: 108911 • Bristol BS7 9PD

Overview

Name
Ashley Down Primary School
URN
108911
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Amy Sood (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01173772637
Website
Visit
Address
Downend Road, Bristol BS7 9PD

Summary

Ashley Down Primary School is a mixed community school located in Bristol, accommodating 397 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can achieve their full potential. The core values of compassion, commitment, respect, and joy underpin the school’s ethos, promoting both academic success and emotional wellbeing.

The curriculum at Ashley Down focuses on foundational skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also encouraging creativity and self-assurance in students. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience and a growth mindset, equipping children with essential skills for lifelong learning. Additionally, the unique 'life learning' curriculum incorporates British Values and promotes awareness of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Ashley Down Primary School actively engages with the local community and supports environmental sustainability through initiatives like the living wall project, which enhances biodiversity on the school grounds. The school offers guided tours for prospective parents, allowing them to explore the facilities and ethos firsthand. For more information, visit their website at www.ashleydownschool.org.uk.

Key details

LA
Bristol, City of
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
397
Boys
209
Girls
188
FSM %
10.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 397 209 188 420 10.30
2024-09-11 400 216 184 420 8.50
2023-09-11 394 206 188 420 6.10
2022-09-11 394 206 188 420 6.10
2021-09-11 415 224 191 420 7.50
2020-09-11 416 227 189 420 7.20

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