Callicroft Primary School, based in Bristol, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Callicroft Primary School currently has around 389 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.3% boys and 52.7% girls. Around 28.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56%). african pupils make up about 11.8%

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: Rodway Road, Bristol, BS34 5EG
Website: https://www.callicroftprimary.org.uk/
Telephone: 01454867195
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: South Gloucestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jonathan Keohane
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142342

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 389
Number of Boys: 184
Number of Girls: 205

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.00%218
African11.80%46
Other White8.50%33
Indian4.40%17
White and Black Caribbean3.10%12
Other Mixed3.10%12
Other Asian2.60%10
White and Asian2.10%8
Chinese1.80%7
Other (any other ethnic group)1.80%7
White and Black African1.30%5
Bangladeshi0.80%3
Unclassified0.80%3
Gypsy/Roma0.50%2
Pakistani0.50%2
Other Black0.50%2
Irish0.30%1
Caribbean0.30%1
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: Well Below Average (-3.6)
Writing: Below Average (-2.0)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
32%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Callicroft Primary School
Rodway Road , Patchway BS34 5EG
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Callicroft Junior School
Rodway Road , Patchway BS34 5EG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Callicroft Primary School
Rodway Road , Patchway BS34 5EG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Charlton Wood Primary Academy
Charlton Boulevard , Patchway BS34 5BN
3out of 4 466 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Coniston Junior School
Epney Close , Patchway BS34 5LN
- not rated 1,025 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Patchway Community School
Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ
- not rated 1,640 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Patchway Community College
Hempton Lane , Almondsbury BS32 4AJ
- not rated 1,640 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Patchway Community College
Hempton Lane , Almondsbury BS32 4AJ
- not rated 1,640 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bradley Stoke Community School
Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS
- not rated 2,908 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pen Park School
Pen Park Road , Southmead BS10 6BP
- not rated 3,083 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Filton College
Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT
- not rated 2,051 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bradley Stoke Community School
Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS
3out of 4 2,908 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
SGS Pegasus School
Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ
- not rated 1,490 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Oak Hill School
Okebourne Road , Brentry BS10 6QT
- not rated 2,763 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highdene School
The Laurels , Cribbs Causeway BS10 7TU
- not rated 2,982 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Filton Park School
Charborough Road , Filton BS34 7RB
- not rated 3,140 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.