Abbotswood Primary School

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

Bristol, BS378SZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 60.0%
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
1 October 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Kelston Close
Yate
Bristol, BS378SZ
Phone
1454867777
Website
abbotswoodprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
132199
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8SZ
Website
http://www.abbotswoodprimary.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
373
Free School Meals
22.8% (85 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
60.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 104.0
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
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
373 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together We Aim High, Believe and Achieve"

RESPECT (Responsibility, Empathy, Sense of Pride, Perseverance, Enthusiasm, Curiosity, Teamwork) British Values: Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, Tolerance of Those with Different Faiths and Beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Head of School emphasising a rich and varied curriculum in a safe, friendly environment and partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

football art allotment music cooking construction

Facilities

allotment wildlife area

Curriculum Highlights

NCETM Mastering Number program for EYFS and KS1 Read Write Inc. Phonics for early reading Shared Reading approach for Year 2 to Year 6 Reading for Pleasure with daily Read Aloud sessions and class libraries Book Bag Books progression and access to a wider range of texts Spelling taught through Read Write Inc Spelling; Grammar taught across KS2; TACs-based assessments

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care includes Breakfast Club and After School Club; run by Abbotswood staff.

SEND Provision

SEND provision is coordinated by the SENCo with assessment-informed planning, targeted interventions, and involvement of external professionals; a family support worker (ELS A) supports wellbeing; medicines can be administered with consent; transition support is provided; forest school and ICT resources are available; inclusion and regular reviews are emphasized.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are processed by the Local Authority; Abbotswood has a standard intake of 60 pupils per year group; starting in Reception involves applying to South Gloucestershire Council; in-year transfers follow LA policy; sibling placements are considered; appeals available; SEND considerations are addressed in partnership with the local authority.

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