Callicroft Primary School
Bristol, BS34 5EG · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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55th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 2,274 of them, against 2.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Callicroft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club, and they take a trip to London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school plan to improve attainment in the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Callicroft Primary School
Overview
Callicroft Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. The report highlights a strong sense of community where pupils understand the school’s values and feel well supported by staff. Leaders are described as ambitious, driving positive changes to the curriculum and ensuring high expectations for pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading with a ‘consistent approach to the teaching of phonics’, ensuring pupils at risk of falling behind receive timely support.
- The curriculum is designed to interest pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with careful sequencing of key knowledge.
- Pupils demonstrate good behaviour and attitudes, understanding the importance of ‘excellence, friendship, honesty, respect, perseverance and courage’.
- Staff benefit from valuable training and appreciate how leaders consider their workload and well-being.
- Trustees and governors provide ‘appropriate support and challenge’ to school leaders, maintaining an accurate view of the school’s priorities.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used effectively to check that pupils have remembered essential knowledge, hindering their ability to recall details in subjects like geography.
- Some pupils lack sharp focus on developing communication and language skills, meaning they cannot always articulate their learning successfully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with adults being ‘well trained’ and ‘vigilant in spotting and reporting any signs of concern’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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