SchoolScoresSt Stephen's CofE Junior School, Soundwell
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of MOSAIC PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Lansdown Road, Kingswood, St Stephen's Junior School, Bristol, BS15 1XD
01454 867175 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023. 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
85 pupils in this year group.
53% — 11 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 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. | 102 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 86th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.7% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 84th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 43rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 103rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 165th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 131st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 142nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 173rd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 76th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 84th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 36th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.6% | 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
- St Stephen's Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Minerva Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Tynings Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings' Forest Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Staple Hill Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Two Mile Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church, CofE Junior School, Downend 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Stephen's CofE Junior School, Soundwell's Ofsted rating?
St Stephen's CofE Junior School, Soundwell was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did St Stephen's CofE Junior School, Soundwell do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150821.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.