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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 252
Number of Boys: 136
Number of Girls: 116

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.90%214
Other White4.80%12
Other Mixed2.40%6
White and Asian1.60%4
Chinese1.60%4
Unclassified1.20%3
Other Asian0.80%2
Gypsy/Roma0.80%2
White and Black African0.40%1
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Irish0.40%1
African0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%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 (0.9)
Writing: Average (-1.2)
Maths: Average (0.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
65%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
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
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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.