Wellesley Primary School is a primary school in Bristol, serving pupils aged 5 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.
Wellesley Primary School currently has around 206 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 9.3% 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 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.7%).
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: | Edgeworth, Bristol, BS37 8YR |
| Website: | http://www.wellesleyschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01454866740 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Heather Small |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 109113 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 206 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 94 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.70% | 191 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley Primary School Edgeworth , Yate BS37 8YR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Infant School Kelston Close , Rodford Way BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Primary School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodford Junior School Barnwood Road , Yate BS37 4JY | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edmund Community School Sundridge Park , Yate BS37 4DX | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yate Academy Sundridge Park , BS37 4DX | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipping Sodbury School Bowling Road , Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimsham Green School Broad Lane , Yate BS37 7LB | 3out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridings Federation Yate International Academy Sunridge Park , BS37 4DX | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | 4out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glevum School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Culverhill School Kelston Close , Yate BS37 8SZ | - not rated | 400 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel Christian School Rodford Tabernacle , BS37 8QG | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinney Green Secure Unit Care of: South Gloucestershire Council , Badminton Road BS37 5AF | - not rated | 2,068 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.