SchoolScoresCrossways Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE LEAF TRUST
Knapp Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2HQ
01454 866566 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 June 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
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 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
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 85th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 82nd highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 96th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 74th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern Joint 73rd highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 100th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%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
62 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 109040), before it changed to its current form.
73% — 9 points above the South Gloucestershire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 145th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 119th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 79th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 155th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 11th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 65th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 68th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 41.9% | 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
- Crossways Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gillingstool Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manorbrook Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Thornbury 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Helen's CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oldbury on Severn CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Cromhall 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Crossways Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Crossways Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 June 2024.
How did Crossways Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Crossways Junior School?
70% of the 60 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Crossways Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152271.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.