Golden Valley 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.

Golden Valley Primary School currently has around 415 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 7.7% 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.

School Information

Address: Nailsea Park, Bristol, BS48 1BB
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: North Somerset
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Kevin Lynch
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 109108

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 415
Number of Boys: 218
Number of Girls: 197

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 (0.0)
Writing: Below Average (-2.1)
Maths: Below Average (-1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
52%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
106.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Station Road , BS48 4PD
- not rated 539 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Station Road , BS48 4PD
- not rated 542 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Four Oaks Infant School
Silver Street , Nailsea BS48 2DS
- not rated 1,123 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenslade Infant School
Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN
- not rated 1,408 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Kingshill CofE Primary School
Pound Lane , BS48 2NP
- not rated 1,487 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nailsea School
Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN
3out of 4 558 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Nailsea School
Mizzymead Road , Nailsea BS48 2HN
- not rated 558 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Backwell School
Station Road , Backwell BS48 3BX
3out of 4 2,102 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Backwell School
, Backwell BS48 3BX
- not rated 2,102 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ravenswood School
Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN
3out of 4 1,358 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Lime Hills Academy
Pound Lane , BS48 2NN
- not rated 1,424 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Oak Hill
Pound Lane , Nailsea BS48 2NN
- not rated 1,445 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairfield PNEU School
Fairfield Way , Backwell BS48 3PD
- not rated 2,523 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.