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West Leigh Infant School

Academy converter · Bristol · BS48 3NG

Ages 5–7 · 135 pupils · North Somerset

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.2%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-10-18

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.6%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
104

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

41

Places offered

41

1st-preference offers

41

Total preferences (any rank)
57
Preferred offers (top 3)
41
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill75%

135 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
135
Boys / girls
58 / 77
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
135 / 180 (75%)
Free school meals
2.2%
FSM pupils
3
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Lighthouse Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Nick Webster

Location

Address
Westfield Drive, Backwell
Postcode
BS48 3NG
Town
Bristol
County
Somerset
Local authority
North Somerset
District
North Somerset
Constituency
North Somerset
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Bristol, North Somerset, 135 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 2.2%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Primary schools in Bristol
220
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS48
14
Primary in BS48
9
Open schools in North Somerset LA
86
Primary in North Somerset LA
65

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM15.5%
    • Demand1.00

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    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM11.4%
    • Demand0.98

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    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM8.7%
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    • Absence6.1%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nick Webster
Telephone
01275463274
Website
www.backwellfederation.co.uk/

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