Air Balloon Hill Primary School
URN: 135867 • Bristol BS5 7PB
Overview
- Name
- Air Balloon Hill Primary School
- URN
- 135867
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Timothy Browse (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01179030077
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hillside Road, Bristol BS5 7PB
Summary
Air Balloon Hill Primary School is a mixed community school located in St George, Bristol, with a current enrolment of 766 pupils and a capacity of 840. The school prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, respected, and valued. The ethos of the school revolves around the belief that all children can achieve their potential, and there is a strong emphasis on high expectations and positive attitudes towards learning.
The curriculum at Air Balloon Hill is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics while also encouraging students to understand their role in making the world a better place. The school provides various opportunities for children to develop their skills through meaningful activities and a supportive learning atmosphere.
In addition to academic support, Air Balloon Hill Primary School offers wrap-around care and extra-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational journey for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Air Balloon Hill is designed to be engaging and relevant, focusing on core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics while also encouraging students to understand their role in making the world a better place. The school provides various opportunities for children to develop their skills through meaningful activities and a supportive learning atmosphere.
In addition to academic support, Air Balloon Hill Primary School offers wrap-around care and extra-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded educational experience. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, fostering partnerships that enhance the educational journey for all students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- Governors Attendance (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Admissions and Transfers (other)
- Online Safety Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Bristol, City of
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 766
- Boys
- 402
- Girls
- 364
- FSM %
- 24.90
- Open date
- 2009-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bristol
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 766 | 402 | 364 | 840 | 24.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 757 | 402 | 355 | 840 | 25.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 731 | 391 | 340 | 840 | 25.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 731 | 391 | 340 | 840 | 25.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 757 | 398 | 359 | 840 | 23.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 781 | 401 | 380 | 840 | 23.20 |
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