Abbotswood Primary School
Bristol, BS37 8SZ · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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26th of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 2,806 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbotswood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Abbotswood Primary School
Overview
Abbotswood Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where pupils are “welcomed and nurtured,” creating a “harmonious community” defined by high expectations and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils “love learning” and are “proud of their school,” living by values that include “teamwork and perseverance.”
- “Opportunities for pupils’ personal development are excellent,” with children learning to speak with confidence and become “responsible citizens.”
- The curriculum is “broad and well-organised,” with “high” ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is “central to the school’s priorities,” with staff teaching phonics well so that most pupils “learn to read quickly.”
- “Pastoral care is a strength,” ensuring pupils feel safe and are encouraged to “express their feelings and to seek help if they need it.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, checks on pupil understanding are “not as precise as they might be,” meaning misconceptions are not always addressed swiftly.
- Teaching is “not always adapted to correct misconceptions or to deepen pupils’ understanding,” leaving some pupils’ learning “not as secure.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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