Saltford CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, 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 has a church of england religious character.

Saltford CofE Primary School currently has around 423 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 4.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Claverton Road, Bristol, BS31 3DW
Website: https://www.saltfordschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 01225872185
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bath and North East Somerset
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Dawn Sage
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 143083

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 430
Number of Pupils: 423
Number of Boys: 198
Number of Girls: 225

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 3.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.50%366
Unclassified3.10%13
Other White2.10%9
White and Asian1.70%7
Other Mixed1.40%6
White and Black Caribbean1.20%5
Chinese0.70%3
White and Black African0.70%3
Bangladeshi0.70%3
Indian0.50%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%2
African0.50%2
Pakistani0.20%1
Other Asian0.20%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Above Average (3.1)
Writing: Above Average (1.8)
Maths: Above Average (1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
82%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Saltford CofE Primary School
Claverton Road , Saltford BS31 3DW
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Saltford CofE Primary School
Claverton Road , Saltford BS31 3DW
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Chandag Primary School
Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ
3out of 4 2,211 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Chandag Junior School
Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ
- not rated 2,211 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chandag Junior School
Chandag Junior School, Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PQ
- not rated 2,211 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wellsway School
Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH
- not rated 2,378 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wellsway School
Chandag Road , Keynsham BS31 1PH
3out of 4 2,378 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
IKB Academy
68 Bath Road , BS31 1SP
3out of 4 2,419 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Focus School - Berkeley Primary Campus
Old Congregational Church , BS30 6LN
- not rated 2,645 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bath Spa University
Newton Park , Newton St Loe BA2 9BN
- not rated 3,143 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.