Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in South Gloucestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School.

Bristol, BS169RF Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 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
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
16 May 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Castle Road
Pucklechurch
Bristol, BS169RF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109171
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9RF
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bristol
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
186
Free School Meals
10.8% (20 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
72.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 107.0
2023 105.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
186 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire - Believe - Achieve"

Friendship Generosity Compassion Forgiveness Respect Courage

Church of England (CE) voluntary controlled primary school with Christian values

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Capel describes the school as an environment where learning is an adventure with high academic standards, outdoor learning, inclusion and extra-curricular opportunities. She highlights strong pastoral support, partnership with parents, a Christian ethos, and pride in SIAMs/Ofsted outcomes.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Council Diversity Crew Eco Crew Sports Crew Equities Crew Digi crew

Facilities

5 star food hygiene rated kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

Maths Writing Reading History Geography PE Music Phonics Computing Science RE Spanish Art DT PSHE Outdoor Learning

SEND Provision

SEND Policy and SEND Information Report are available. South Gloucestershire's Local Offer provides services for families. Catch-Up Programs are in place to help close gaps in learning and there is information about how dyslexia is supported.

Admissions Criteria

All admission requests are processed by the local authority and Pucklechurch CE VC Primary has no role in this process. Standard intake is 30 children per year group. For reception, apply to South Gloucestershire Council. In-year admissions follow the same process. Admission decisions consider local area intake and sibling placements; children with SEND will be welcomed with a plan of support in partnership with the local authority. Appeals are handled by an independent Admissions Appeal Panel.

Financial Information

Dinner money costs £2.40 per day (£12.00 per week) and can be paid online via ParentPay. Free School Meals can be applied for directly with South Gloucestershire Council.

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