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Backwell Church of England Junior School
Primary · Mixed · Ages 7–11 · Academy
Church Lane, Backwell, North Somerset, Bristol BS48 3JJ · backwellfederation.co.uk · 01275 462632
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Overview
- Ofsted
- No overall grade
- 2019 framework · inspected Nov 2024
- Key stage 2, 2024/25
- 64%
- reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. North Somerset 63%, England 62%
- Pupils
- 230
- 96% of 240 places
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Free school meals
- 3.5%
- First language not English
- 0.9%
- School census 2025/26
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, and 10% the higher standard. Across North Somerset it was 63%, and across England 62%.
Expected standard reading, writing and maths
| 2024/25 | Trend | School | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing and maths | |||
| ●64% | 62% | ||
| ●10% | 8% | ||
| Average scaled score | |||
| ●107 | 106 | ||
| ●106 | 105 | ||
| ●107 | 105 | ||
Some years are for the predecessor school (URN 109183)
Ofsted
Ofsted inspected Backwell Church of England Junior School on 12 November 2024 under its 2019 framework. Inspections from September 2024 give no overall grade.
- Overall
- No overall grade
- Inspected
- 12 Nov 2024
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Good |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Previously: Outstanding, graded inspection, Mar 2014
Earlier inspections
Before September 2019
Mar 2014Outstanding
Outcomes for pupils Outstanding Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Feb 2009Good
Outcomes for pupils Good Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good Leadership and management Good
What parents said
96% of the parents who answered Ofsted’s Parent View survey would recommend the school (113 replies, to 1 September 2025).
- Recommend
- 96%
- Replies
- 113
- 50% · 1 Sept 2025
based on the 65% who raised concerns
based on the 28% who had a child bullied
based on 16 parents (14%) with SEND