SchoolScoresCharlton Wood Primary Academy
Free school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of AMPLIFY EDUCATION
Charlton Boulevard, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5BN
0117 450 6606 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 2023.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
71 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 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 | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 35th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 65th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 39th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 45th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 54% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern Joint 53rd highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 88% | 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. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol 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
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 2 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 66% |
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 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 67 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (85%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 100 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.1
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 100th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 70th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 169th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.1% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 155th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 128th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 203rd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 195th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.7 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 17.8 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 45th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 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
- Callicroft Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coniston Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stoke Lodge Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Filton Hill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Stoke Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheatfield Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadowbrook Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Charlton Wood Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Charlton Wood Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did Charlton Wood Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Charlton Wood Primary Academy?
96% of the 71 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Charlton Wood Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Charlton Wood Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 67 families put Charlton Wood Primary Academy as their first choice for 59 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 57 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 147069.
- 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.