Gillingstool 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.
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 53.4% boys and 46.6% girls. Around 30.4% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (66.2%). other white pupils make up about 10.8%
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.
| Address: | Gillingstool, Bristol, BS35 2EG |
| Website: | http://www.gillingstool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01454866527 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lauren Edwards |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150819 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 109 |
| Number of Girls: | 95 |
| White British | 66.20% | 135 |
| Other White | 10.80% | 22 |
| African | 4.40% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 4 |
| Chinese | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.