Bushmead Primary School

About Bushmead Primary School

Bushmead Primary School is a friendly and welcoming place of learning with a warm and positive atmosphere. We value children for who they are, in addition to what they achieve, and encourage a 'can do attitude' of community and mutual respect. Our vision is to deliver an experience-rich education that ensures all children are academically ready for secondary school.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr. Steve Down

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 78 responses • 20.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

94.9% positive 3.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.3% positive 7.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

97.4% positive 2.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

91.1% positive 7.7% negative

My child does well at this school

91.1% positive 6.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 78 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

17.3

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

60.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Our daughter loves Bushmead!"

We have been so impressed with Bushmead Primary School. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and our daughter has thrived in her first year. We love the emphasis on kindness and respect - it's wonderful to see the children looking out for one another.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional education"

Bushmead has exceeded our expectations. The teachers are dedicated and passionate, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. Our son has made huge progress in all areas, and we're grateful for the support of the school community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 10, 2022

4.0

"Mixed experiences"

We've had a mixed experience at Bushmead so far. Our child has enjoyed the playful and interactive lessons, but we've had some issues with communication from the school office. The staff are generally friendly, but we feel that they could do more to involve us in our child's learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 22, 2021

4.0

"A loving and nurturing environment"

We were sad to leave Bushmead when our child moved to secondary school, but we know they were well-prepared for the next stage. The school's values of respect, kindness, and safety are genuinely embedded in the culture, and we appreciated the regular updates and communication from teachers.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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