Crossways Infant School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. 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.
Crossways Infant School currently has around 175 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 9.7% 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 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Knapp Road, Bristol, BS35 2HQ |
| Website: | www.crosswaysschools.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01454866566 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Geoghegan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109049 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 175 |
| Number of Boys: | 86 |
| Number of Girls: | 89 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.40% | 146 |
| Unclassified | 5.10% | 9 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 6 |
| African | 2.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Junior School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | - not rated | 62 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Junior School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 62 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 1AW | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU | 4out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU | - not rated | 149 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP | - not rated | 1,689 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwing School Kyneton House , Thornbury BS35 3JZ | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges Academy Vattingstone Lane , BS35 3JT | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.