SchoolScoresGolden Valley Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Nailsea Park, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 1BB
01275 853077 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
153 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 79th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 84th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 83rd highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 62 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 84th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 120 parents who had raised a concern Joint 87th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 11% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 36 parents of children with SEND Joint 36th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 3% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 85th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 37%). 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
59 pupils in this year group.
81% — 18 points above the North Somerset average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 75% | 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. | 109 | 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 North Somerset. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 112 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 180th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 181st highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 213th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 10.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 170th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 10.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 14th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 157th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 154th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 87th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.5 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 96th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 67th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 75% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 15.8%* | 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
- St Francis Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingshill Church School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hannah More Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022
- Grove Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Leigh Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Backwell CofE Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flax Bourton CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tickenham CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Golden Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Golden Valley Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Golden Valley Primary School?
76% of the 153 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Golden Valley Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Golden Valley Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Golden Valley Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application 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 149548.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.