Dundry Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS41 8JE · North Somerset · primary school
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29th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 — 4.7/10 against 2,979 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dundry Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities are offered during the lunch break? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Dundry Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes the school as ‘a beacon of hope where everyone is joyful’, noting that pupils enjoy being part of an inclusive community. Leaders have driven ‘considerable change’ since the previous inspection, resulting in a ‘Good’ overall effectiveness judgement across all categories.
Strengths
- A revised phonics approach ensures pupils read ‘confidently and fluently’ by Year 6, with staff providing quick support for those needing extra help.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and carefully crafted’, with clear sequencing that helps pupils build knowledge, particularly in history and reading.
- Pupils display ‘high levels of respect’, are ‘polite and well mannered’, and bullying is not a problem.
- Staff accurately identify needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- The curriculum enriches personal development through trips and literature that broaden cultural awareness and challenge ‘racism and discrimination’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects with recent curriculum changes, pupils do not gain ‘such deep knowledge’ as in others, and recall of prior learning is ‘sometimes patchy’.
- New systems for checking pupil understanding in the wider curriculum are ‘not fully established’, meaning some subject leaders do not know how well pupils are learning.
- For a few pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, some targets set by teachers are ‘not precise enough’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify concerns and governors providing ‘effective oversight’ to ensure adults working at the school are safe to do so.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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