Wheatfield 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Wheatfield Primary School currently has around 402 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 7.2% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.8%. indian pupils make up about 10.9% , followed by other asian at 10.7%
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: | Wheatfield Drive, Bristol, BS32 9DB |
| Website: | www.wheatfieldprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01454868610 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Gloucestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Wendy Carver |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149999 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 402 |
| Number of Boys: | 216 |
| Number of Girls: | 186 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.80% | 184 |
| Indian | 10.90% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 10.70% | 43 |
| Other White | 9.00% | 36 |
| African | 4.50% | 18 |
| Chinese | 3.70% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 13 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowsland Green Primary School Ellicks Close , Bradley Stoke BS32 0ES | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowsland Green Primary School Ellicks Close , Bradley Stoke BS32 0ES | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School Cranham Drive , Patchway BS34 6AQ | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Primary School Broad Croft , Bradley Stoke BS32 0BD | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Lodge Junior School School Close , Patchway BS34 6DW | - not rated | 648 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | - not rated | 742 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community School Hempton Lane , BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community College Hempton Lane , Almondsbury BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Patchway Community College Hempton Lane , Almondsbury BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton College Filton Avenue , Filton BS34 7AT | - not rated | 3,166 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Stoke Community School Fiddlers Wood Lane , Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGS Pegasus School Hempton Lane , Patchway BS32 4AJ | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.