Located in Bristol, Abbotswood Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Abbotswood Primary School currently has around 379 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Kelston Close, Bristol, BS37 8SZ
Website: http://www.abbotswoodprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01454867777
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: South Gloucestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Rob Cockle
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132199

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 379
Number of Boys: 208
Number of Girls: 171

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 15% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British81.00%307
Other White4.20%16
African2.90%11
Chinese2.40%9
Other Asian1.80%7
White and Asian1.80%7
Other Mixed1.60%6
White and Black Caribbean1.30%5
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%3
Indian0.50%2
Unclassified0.50%2
Bangladeshi0.30%1
White and Black African0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Other Black0.30%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.3)
Writing: Average (0.8)
Maths: Average (-0.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
70%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbotswood Junior School
Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbotswood Infant School
Kelston Close , Rodford Way BS37 8SZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbotswood Primary School
Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wellesley Primary School
Edgeworth , Yate BS37 8YR
3out of 4 344 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Rodford Junior School
Barnwood Road , Yate BS37 4JY
- not rated 613 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King Edmund Community School
Sundridge Park , Yate BS37 4DX
- not rated 1,181 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Yate Academy
Sundridge Park , BS37 4DX
3out of 4 1,273 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Chipping Sodbury School
Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW
3out of 4 2,237 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Chipping Sodbury School
Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW
- not rated 2,237 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Brimsham Green School
Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB
3out of 4 3,070 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Ridings Federation Yate International Academy
Sunridge Park , BS37 4DX
- not rated 1,273 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Culverhill School
Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ
4out of 4 119 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Glevum School
Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ
- not rated 119 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Culverhill School
Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ
- not rated 119 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Immanuel Christian School
Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG
- not rated 1,131 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Vinney Green Secure Unit
Care of: South Gloucestershire Council , Badminton Road BS37 5AF
- not rated 2,079 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.