Located in Frampton Cotterell, Watermore Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Watermore Primary School currently has around 412 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 20.9% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83%).
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: | Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell, BS36 2LE |
| Website: | www.watermoreprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01454511213 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Rawcliffe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 136066 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 412 |
| Number of Boys: | 210 |
| Number of Girls: | 202 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.00% | 342 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 13 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 7 |
| African | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watermore Primary School Lower Stone Close , BS36 2LE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcroft Junior School Lower Stone Close , Frampton Cotterell BS36 2LE | - not rated | 11 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockeridge Infant School Woodend Road , Frampton Cotterell BS36 2LQ | - not rated | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Church of England Primary School Roundways , Coalpit Heath BS36 2LF | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School Rectory Road , Frampton Cotterell BS36 2BT | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridings High School High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winterbourne Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridings Federation Winterbourne International Academy High Street , Winterbourne BS36 1JL | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverhill School Swan Lane , Winterbourne BS36 1RL | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinney Green Secure Unit Care of: South Gloucestershire Council , Badminton Road BS37 5AF | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.