Chew Stoke Church School
Bristol, BS40 8UY · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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25th of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 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 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chew Stoke Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, also equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Korean Club, Yoga, Mini Melodies, and Jubilee! They also participate in cricket, football, multisports, climbing, sailing, skiing, netball, and basketball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 pupils against a stated capacity of 189. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Chew Stoke Church School
Overview
Chew Stoke Church School continues to be a good school, where pupils are ‘confident in learning and caring in life.’ The report highlights a nurturing environment where pupils achieve well, benefit from a broad curriculum, and receive excellent support, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are kind, enthusiastic about their learning, and benefit from staff who ‘go over and above’ in a supportive atmosphere.
- The school is ‘highly inclusive,’ with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receiving ‘excellent support’ and ‘flourishing.’
- Early reading is strong; staff identify struggles early and provide effective ‘keep up’ sessions, ensuring pupils become ‘confident readers.’
- The curriculum is ‘varied and interesting,’ with subject leaders clearly outlining knowledge and skills, including a global link with a school in Uganda.
- Leaders prioritise pupil needs while also checking staff wellbeing and consulting them on new initiatives.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment does not routinely identify and correct pupils’ errors or misconceptions, allowing some to persist and hinder learning.
- The school should ensure assessment identifies areas pupils need to revisit so they develop a ‘secure understanding of the curriculum.’
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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