SchoolScoresAlmondsbury CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, BS32 4DS
01454 612517 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 21 June 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 December 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
60 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
South Gloucestershire comparisons use the 44 of its 93 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 19th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 25th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 30th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern 32nd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. South Gloucestershire figures pool parents at the South Gloucestershire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 63 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (70%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 117 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 74th highest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 57th highest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 53rd lowest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 48th lowest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 68th lowest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 67th lowest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 40th highest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 47th highest of 93 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 69th highest of 87 state primary schools in South Gloucestershire. Higher than 20% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 15.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Holy Trinity Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coniston Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheatfield Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bowsland Green Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Lodge Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Callicroft Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlton Wood Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadowbrook Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Almondsbury CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Almondsbury CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 June 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 December 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding.
How did Almondsbury CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Almondsbury CofE Primary School?
93% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Almondsbury CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Almondsbury CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 63 families put Almondsbury CofE Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109157.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.