A good voluntary controlled school school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Olveston Church of England Primary School.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023 | 105.0 | 106.0 |
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Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong"
Olveston is a Church of England primary school with Christian Distinctiveness. It emphasizes a Christian ethos, daily collective worship, and strong links with the local church (St Mary’s). The school promotes Christian values within a broader British values framework and aims to nurture a reflective spirituality.
Headteacher Lee Dunn introduces Olveston as a community-focused school with a strong Christian ethos, emphasising belonging, parental involvement, and high standards of education.
OWLS (Olveston Wraparound Love) provides a Breakfast Club and an After School Club on the school site. Breakfast Club costs £6 per session (£3 for the third child or pupil premium); ad hoc breakfast £8 per pupil per session (£4 for the third child or pupil premium). After School Club costs £10 per session (£5 for the third child or pupil premium). OWLS is described as Ofsted-regulated and aims to offer a safe, supervised, and affordable wraparound care option with a healthy meal at the start or end of the school day.
The Deputy Head Teacher is the SENCO and supports families with smooth transitions into the school. The school states that its SEND offer is described on the website, with a process involving handover from the previous school, meetings with families, provision mapping, and decisions about whether needs can be met within whole-class or more targeted support.
Admissions are managed through South Gloucestershire County Council. Children can be admitted to the Early Years in the September of the academic year in which their fifth birthday occurs. In-Year Admissions are welcomed. Info and forms are available via the council, and visits or tours can be arranged by contacting the school.
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