The Tynings Primary School, based in Staple Hill, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 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.
The Tynings Primary School currently has around 291 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 21.3% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.7%).
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: | Eastleigh Close, Staple Hill, BS16 4SG |
| Website: | http://www.thetynings.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01454866525 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lois Haydon |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149950 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 291 |
| Number of Boys: | 148 |
| Number of Girls: | 143 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.70% | 232 |
| Other White | 6.20% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 6 |
| African | 2.10% | 6 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hayes Nursery School Symington Road , Fishponds BS16 2LL | 2out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speedwell Nursery School Speedwell Road , Kingswood BS5 7SY | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tynings School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tynings Primary School Eastleigh Close , BS16 4SG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | - not rated | 775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staple Hill Primary School Page Road , Staple Hill BS16 4NE | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' Forest Primary School Station Road , Kingswood BS15 4PQ | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | 3out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mangotsfield School Rodway Hill , Mangotsfield BS16 9LH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend Comprehensive School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downend School Westerleigh Road , Downend BS16 6XA | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield School Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell College St Stephens Road , Soundwell BS16 4RL | - not rated | 862 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Oak Academy Brook Road , Kingswood BS15 4JT | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Steiner Academy Bristol College Road , Fishponds BS16 2JP | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundwell Academy St Stephens Road , BS16 4RL | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Learning Centre Mulberry Drive , BS15 4EA | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Learning Centre Overndale Road , Downend BS16 2RQ | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmtree Grove School Ltd 266 Overndale Road , BS16 2RG | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.