Glenfrome Primary School, based in Bristol, provides primary education, 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.
Glenfrome Primary School currently has around 425 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 22.8% 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 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.1%. pakistani pupils make up about 13.6%
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: | Cottisford Road, Bristol, BS5 6TY |
| Website: | www.glenfrome.bristol.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01173772247 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Inger O'Callaghan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108931 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/02/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 430 |
| Number of Pupils: | 425 |
| Number of Boys: | 228 |
| Number of Girls: | 197 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.10% | 196 |
| Pakistani | 13.60% | 58 |
| Other Mixed | 8.50% | 36 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 35 |
| African | 6.40% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.90% | 25 |
| White and Black African | 3.10% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Werburghs Park Nursery School Glenfrome Road , St Werburghs BS2 9UX | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spring Woods Nursery School Bannerman Road , Easton BS5 0RR | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Filton Avenue Nursery School Blakeney Road , Horfield BS7 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes Nursery School Johnsons Road , Whitehall BS5 9AT | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pauls Nursery School & Children's Centre Little Bishop Street , St Paul's BS2 9JF | 4out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenfrome Primary School Cottisford Road , Eastville BS5 6TY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romney Avenue Infant and Nursery School Brangwyn Grove , Lockleaze BS7 9SU | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Park Primary School Coombe Road , Eastville BS5 6LE | - not rated | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Primary School Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's More Catholic Secondary School Stottbury Road , Horfield BS7 9NH | - not rated | 792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield High School Allfoxton Road , Horfield BS7 9NL | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Romney Avenue , Lockleaze BS7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Metropolitan College Snowdon Road , Fishponds BS16 2HD | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel College of Arts and Technology Ashley Down , BS7 9BU | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Green 16-19 Redland Court Road , Redland BS6 7EF | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath House Hospital School Priory Hospital Bristol , Heath House Lane BS16 1EQ | - not rated | 284 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Collegiate School Stapleton , Bristol BS16 1BJ | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School Co Pentecostal City Mission Church,6 Gloucester Street , BS5 6QE | - not rated | 863 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Zion School C/O Stapleton Baptist Church , Broom Hill BS16 1DN | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Hospital Education Service Falkland Road , Montpelier BS6 5JL | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.