Gillingstool Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, 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.
Gillingstool Primary School currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 30.9% 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 7.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23%.
| Address: | Gillingstool, Bristol, BS35 2EG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Carter |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109126 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 101 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23% | 8.2% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingstool Primary School Gillingstool , Thornbury BS35 2EG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillingstool Primary School Gillingstool , Thornbury BS35 2EG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Church Road , Thornbury BS35 1HJ | - not rated | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 1AW | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crossways Infant School Knapp Road , Thornbury BS35 2HQ | - not rated | 914 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Park Road , Thornbury BS35 1HT | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marlwood School Vattingstone Lane , Alveston BS35 3LA | 3out of 4 | 2,170 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 | 969 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Siblands School Easton Hill Road , Thornbury BS35 2JU | - not rated | 969 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheiling School Thornbury Park , Park Road BS35 1HP | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwing School Kyneton House , Thornbury BS35 3JZ | - not rated | 1,895 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Bridges Academy Vattingstone Lane , BS35 3JT | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.