Crossways Junior School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 7 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.
Crossways Junior School currently has around 252 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54% boys and 46% girls. Around 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.9%).
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.
| Address: | Knapp Road, Bristol, BS35 2HQ |
| Website: | http://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: | 109040 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 252 |
| Number of Boys: | 136 |
| Number of Girls: | 116 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.90% | 214 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossways Junior School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Junior School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | - not rated | 62 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | 2out 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 | 396 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 | 1,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | 3out of 4 | 3,006 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 | 126 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU | - not rated | 126 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwing School Kyneton House , Thornbury BS35 3JZ | - not rated | 2,860 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges Academy Vattingstone Lane , BS35 3JT | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.