Crossways Junior School

A good community school school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Crossways Junior School.

Bristol, BS352HQ Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
25 June 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Knapp Road
Thornbury
Bristol, BS352HQ
Phone
1454866566
Website
crosswaysschools.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109040
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Knapp Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2HQ
Website
http://www.crosswaysschools.co.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
242
Free School Meals
10.3% (25 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.9 (2.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
242 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Contribute Aspire Respect Equality

Head Teacher's Message

Federation Head Teacher J Geoghegan welcoming message highlighting Crossways as two schools in federation since 2012, emphasis on caring, opportunities, home–school partnership and inviting prospective families to visit.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Tag Rugby Netball Football Hockey Tennis Gymnastics Dance Athletics Cricket Rounders OAA (Outdoor Adventurous Activities) Swimming

Facilities

Indoors: one large shared classroom in Early Years (Badgers and Rabbits) Outdoors: outdoor space described as a third classroom Two Reception Classes: Badgers and Rabbits

Curriculum Highlights

- Curriculum Drivers: Diversity and Equality; Community; Global Citizenship; Excellence - EYFS Curriculum: Prime Areas (Personal, Social & Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language) and Specific Areas (Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design) - The curriculum is taught through discrete subject teaching; Curriculum is overseen by the Curriculum Lead with Subject Leads; Low-stakes quizzes in science, history, geography and RE to evaluate learning

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are controlled by the Local Authority; Applications for a Reception place starting September 2026 should be made through South Gloucestershire Council; In-year applications should be made through the Local Authority; the Local Authority holds waiting lists.

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