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Schools in BS16

A postcode district in South Gloucestershire

  • Postcode district
  • 75 schools and nurseries

In short: BS16 is a postcode district in South Gloucestershire with 31 primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 40 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries7531 primary · 9 secondary · 40 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BS16

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BS16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BS16

31 in BS16, best first

Hambrook Primary School

Bristol, BS16 1SJ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

50 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1193%

England 62%

Days missed
3.9%
Pupils
206
Pupils per teacher
24.5
View school Hambrook Primary School

Wallscourt Farm Academy

Bristol, BS16 1GE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

41 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
400
Pupils per teacher
21.4
View school Wallscourt Farm Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in BS16

9 in BS16, best first

Downend School

Bristol, BS16 6XA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

276 first choices, 229 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
1,415
Pupils per teacher
19.3
View school Downend School

Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Bristol, BS16 2HD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

231 first choices, 205 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.4%
Pupils
1,103
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Mangotsfield School

Bristol, BS16 9LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results below the England average.

176 first choices, 207 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1640.3

England 46.2

Days missed
10.2%
Pupils
1,191
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school Mangotsfield School
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Nurseries in BS16

40 in BS16, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in BS16

5 in BS16, by the school's Eduscope score

Downend School

Bristol, BS16 6XA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

276 first choices, 229 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
1,415
Pupils per teacher
19.3
View school Downend School

Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Bristol, BS16 2HD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results close to the England average.

231 first choices, 205 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
10.4%
Pupils
1,103
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Bristol Metropolitan Academy

Briarwood School

Bristol, BS16 4EA · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
13.6%
Pupils
167
Pupils per teacher
5.7
View school Briarwood School

Special Schools in BS16

3 in BS16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Briarwood School

Bristol, BS16 4EA · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
13.6%
Pupils
167
Pupils per teacher
5.7
View school Briarwood School

Soundwell Academy

Kingswood, BS16 4RL · All-through · Ages 5 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
22.3%
Pupils
141
Pupils per teacher
5.7
View school Soundwell Academy

Elmtree Grove School Ltd

Bristol, BS16 2RG · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 12

  • Ofsted:Safeguarding not met

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
24
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Elmtree Grove School Ltd

Private Schools in BS16

2 in BS16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Elmtree Grove School Ltd

Bristol, BS16 2RG · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 12

  • Ofsted:Safeguarding not met

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
24
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Elmtree Grove School Ltd

Collegiate School

Bs16 1bj · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
738
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Collegiate School
The map

Every school in BS16, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Little Hayes Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaChester Park Junior School, GoodChester Park Infant School, GoodHambrook Primary School, GoodBromley Heath Junior School, Good or betterBromley Heath Infant School, OutstandingBarley Close Community Primary School, Requires improvementChrist Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend, GoodChrist Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend, GoodPucklechurch CofE VC Primary School, GoodFrenchay Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, Needs attention in 6 areasCollegiate School, InspectedBriarwood School, Outstanding in every areaBristol Metropolitan Academy, Expected standard in every areaBegbrook Primary Academy, GoodMinerva Primary Academy, GoodFrome Vale Academy, Expected standard or betterFishponds CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasDownend School, GoodWallscourt Farm Academy, Expected standard or betterLyde Green Primary School, GoodMangotsfield School, Needs attention in 2 areasSt Matthias Academy, Good in every areaAvanti Gardens School, GoodSoundwell Academy, GoodStaple Hill Primary School, Expected standard in every areaBlackhorse Primary School, Expected standard or betterStanbridge Primary School, Expected standard or betterMangotsfield Church of England Primary School, Outstanding in every areaThe Tynings Primary School, Expected standard in every areaEmersons Green Primary School, Strong standard or betterElmtree Grove School Ltd, Safeguarding not metPathways Learning Centre, GoodSticky Fish Pre-School, GoodBuckingham Gardens Day Nursery, GoodPage Park Preschool - Forest School, GoodStaple Hill Stars Pre-School, GoodPartou Hawkesbury Road Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodPlay Station @ Barley Close, GoodMangotsfield Pre-School, OutstandingRed Bus Nursery & Pre-School, OutstandingRozey Days Montessori Ltd, OutstandingLittle Sheep Pre-School, Safeguarding not metBusy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Emersons Green, GoodHappy Days Nursery And Pre-School Lyde Green, GoodHappy Days Nursery Cheswick, OutstandingGreat Expectations Day Nursery Ltd, OutstandingUWE Students' Union Halley Nursery, GoodAbacus @ Mangotsfield Resound, OutstandingGreat Expectations Day Nursery, OutstandingMama Bear's Day Nursery, GoodFledglings Day Nursery (Fishponds) Ltd, GoodOut There Kindergarten, GoodMama Bear's Day Nursery, GoodKiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Coronation Road, GoodKids Planet Shortwood Lodge, GoodKiddi Caru Day Nursery and Preschool Downend Road, GoodMuddy Puddles Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodLittle Puddleducks LTD, GoodWrigglypeeps Preschool, GoodHillsides Secret Garden Day Nursery, GoodFrenchay Pre-School, GoodSt Augustine of Canterbury PreschoolProgressive Kids PucklechurchFrenchay Common PreschoolOut There Kindergarten, DownendWrigglypeeps @ Coldharbour Lane, Expected standard or betterLyde Green Community SchoolSunbeams Day Nursery, GoodPucklechurch Playgroup, GoodPage Park Preschool, GoodTower Playgroup, OutstandingYour Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Emersons Green
  • Outstanding9
  • Good38
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet27
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in BS16 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BS16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BS16 has 75 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about BS16

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How many schools are in BS16?

BS16 has 75 schools, including 31 primary schools, 9 secondary schools, 40 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 3 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BS16?

The highest-ranked schools in BS16 on Eduscope are Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School, Hambrook Primary School, Wallscourt Farm Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BS16?

There are 2 independent schools in BS16. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BS16 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BS16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 75 schools in BS16 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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