Located in Bristol, Wansdyke Primary School is a primary school, 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.

Wansdyke Primary School currently has around 209 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 24.4% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).

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.

School Information

Address: School Close, Bristol, BS14 0DU
Website: www.wansdykeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01179030218
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Rosanna O'Reilly
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 146572

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 18/01/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 209
Number of Boys: 115
Number of Girls: 94

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.00%188
Other White4.30%9
White and Black Caribbean1.90%4
Other (any other ethnic group)1.00%2
African1.00%2
Unclassified1.00%2
White and Asian0.50%1
Other Mixed0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%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: Average (-0.4)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Average (0.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW
- not rated 1,599 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School
Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX
3out of 4 2,377 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Novers Hill Nursery School
Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN
- not rated 2,404 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Knowle West Early Years Centre
Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN
3out of 4 2,507 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wansdyke Primary School
School Close , Whitchurch BS14 0DU
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wansdyke Primary School
School Close , Whitchurch BS14 0DU
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bridge Learning Campus Primary
Bridge Learning Campus , Bishport Avenue BS13 0RH
- not rated 726 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Bridge Farm Junior School
East Dundry Road , Whitchurch BS14 0LL
- not rated 731 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Bridge Farm Primary School
East Dundry Road , Whitchurch BS14 0LL
- not rated 732 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridge Learning Campus - Secondary
Bridge Learning Campus , William Jessop Way BS13 0RL
- not rated 564 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS
3out of 4 1,739 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Daventry Road
Walsh Avenue , BS14 9SQ
- not rated 1,867 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Hengrove Community Arts College
Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU
- not rated 1,898 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy John Williams
Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU
3out of 4 1,898 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridge Learning Campus
William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL
3out of 4 726 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ
- not rated 2,440 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
E-Act Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ
1out of 4 2,484 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Fosseway School
Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG
3out of 4 714 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bridge Learning Campus Student Support Centre
Bridge Learning Campus , Bishport Avenue BS13 0RH
- not rated 846 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable More About School
Fulford School
Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB
- not rated 1,813 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fulford Centre
Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB
- not rated 1,813 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Knowle DGE
Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN
- not rated 2,415 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.