Charborough Road Primary School
Bristol, BS34 7RA · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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49th 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 the 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charborough Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 271. 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
With 17 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Charborough Road Primary School
Overview
Charborough Road Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “warm, welcoming and inclusive” where pupils are “happy and safe.” Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a community where children are “confident and gregarious” and proud of their achievements. The school benefits from a “well-designed and rich curriculum” and strong community links, though some teaching adaptations require refinement.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “explicit and sequenced carefully,” allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge effectively from Nursery onwards.
- Reading instruction is highly effective; pupils learn to read “fluently and confidently” through well-sequenced phonics and matched books.
- Personal development is a “particular strength,” with pupils engaging in trips, charity work, and leadership roles like school councillors.
- Staff in the specialist resource base provide “precisely tailored” support, ensuring pupils with additional needs make successful progress.
- Governors and trustees are “highly committed” and have a clear understanding of the school’s strengths and future focus areas.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not sufficiently adapt teaching based on assessment data, meaning pupils’ understanding is “not secure or fully developed.”
- Leaders must ensure assessment informs teaching in all subjects so pupils build knowledge “cumulatively” and develop deep understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with rigorous recruitment procedures, appropriate staff training, and close collaboration with external agencies to support pupil welfare.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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
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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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