SchoolScoresWhitchurch Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
22 Bristol Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, BS14 0PT
01275 833593 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 May 2018. 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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 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 50th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 46th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 72nd highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied 75th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 55 parents who had raised a concern Joint 39th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND Joint 9th highest of 38 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 74% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 71% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 43rd 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%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). 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
23 pupils in this year group.
65% — 2 points above the Bath and North East Somerset average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 75% | 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. | 104 | 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 Bath and North East 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Admissions dates and schools in Bath and North East Somerset
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bath and North East Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 66th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 123rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 174th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 127th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 9.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 176th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 186th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 120th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 140th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 168th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 25% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.3 | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 133rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 87th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 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
- Woodlands Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridge Farm Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waycroft Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Perry Court Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wansdyke Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy New Oak 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Town Lane Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Ilminster Avenue Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- School of Christ The King Catholic Primary 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Whitchurch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitchurch Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Whitchurch Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Whitchurch Primary School?
92% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Whitchurch Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Whitchurch Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Whitchurch Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 40 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 147800.
- 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.