Bishop Sutton Primary School

A good academy converter school in Bath and North East Somerset. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Sutton Primary School.

Bristol, BS395XD Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
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
3 July 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Wick Road
Bishop Sutton
Bristol, BS395XD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146788
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Wick Road, Bishop Sutton, Bristol, BS39 5XD
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
175
Free School Meals
9.7% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
4.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.7 (5.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 105.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
175 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

"Where every child can dream, believe and achieve"

Respect Resilience Reflection

We actively promote diversity through our celebrations of different faiths and cultures. Religious Education lessons and PSHE lessons reinforce messages of tolerance and respect for others.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to our federation. We are two primary schools in the Chew Valley with strong community links, including connections to Chew Valley Secondary School and the Lighthouse Schools Partnership. We emphasise partnerships between schools and families, and welcome visits to the schools.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Tennis

Facilities

Playing field Conservation area (Forest Schools) School hall Forest School provision

Curriculum Highlights

Values overview 2025 Phonics Scheme - ULS overview ULS progression document ULS actions, images and letter formation Federation of BSSD writing process PE v Sep 23 Science v Sep 23 Mastery Mathematics at BSSD Sep 23 Mathematics Teaching at the Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools Federation Curriculum Overview v 10.0 Sep 23 What Makes a Good Maths Lesson Feb 24

SEND Provision

Ms Pauline Adams is our SENCo, responsible for provision for children with SEN. She reviews support strategies with staff, leads in-school training, and liaises with outside agencies. For more complex needs she oversees Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), arranges Annual Reviews and applications for Top-Up Funding (TUF). Our Support Staff provide in-class support (group interventions or 1:1). Parents can contact via school office.

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