High Down Junior School

URN: 143286 • Bristol BS20 6DY

Overview

Name
High Down Junior School
URN
143286
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andreya Cowan (since 2025)
Telephone
01275843969
Website
Visit
Address
Down Road, Bristol BS20 6DY

Summary

High Down Junior School, located in Portishead, Bristol, is a mixed primary academy with a capacity of 360 pupils, currently accommodating 341 students. The school is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership and promotes a nurturing ethos encapsulated in its motto: "Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life." The school aims to foster inquisitiveness and a lifelong passion for learning among its pupils.

The curriculum at High Down Junior School is designed to be engaging, active, and creative, ensuring that students not only achieve academically but also develop essential life skills. The school places a strong emphasis on providing new opportunities and challenges, supporting children in their personal growth and development.

With a focus on community involvement, High Down Junior School encourages parental engagement and offers various resources, including a nursery program. The school is committed to creating a supportive environment that extends beyond academic success, aiming to prepare students for future challenges in a holistic manner.

Key details

LA
North Somerset
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
360
Pupils
341
Boys
192
Girls
149
FSM %
10.00
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 341 192 149 360 10.00
2024-09-11 342 180 162 360 10.80
2023-09-11 367 188 179 360 10.40
2022-09-11 367 188 179 360 10.40
2021-09-11 386 200 186 360 9.60
2020-09-11 388 213 175 360 7.20

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