High Down Junior School

About High Down Junior School

High Down Junior School is an academy converter in Bristol, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 341 pupils on roll. It is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

341 / 330 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Down Road, Bristol, North Somerset, BS20 6DY

Phone

01275843969

Head Teacher

Abi Oldfield

Website

www.highdownschools.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is High Down Junior School?

High Down Junior School is an academy converter in Bristol, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does High Down Junior School have?

High Down Junior School has 341 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does High Down Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at High Down Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is High Down Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — High Down Junior School is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is High Down Junior School?

High Down Junior School is located at Down Road, Bristol, North Somerset, BS20 6DY.