Horton CofE VA Primary School
Bristol, BS37 6QP · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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57th 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,028 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horton CofE VA Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Home Work Club, Multi-Sports Club, Colouring, Reading & Mindfulness, and Build & Make Club. Sports include the Cotswold Edge football tournament, athletics, boccia, archery, and swimming. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 34 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Horton CofE VA Primary School
Overview
Horton CofE VA Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school is described as being at the heart of the local community, where pupils are helpful, kind, and well-mannered. Leaders have ensured that high expectations for achievement are met, with most pupils learning the curriculum very well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well planned," supporting pupils to "know more and remember more over time."
- Staff deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring pupils are "secure with previous learning before moving on."
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with staff teaching phonics "expertly" so pupils learn to read "fluently and accurately."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, allowing them to "learn effectively alongside their peers."
- The personal development programme is a strength, helping pupils develop their character "exceptionally well" through diverse activities and clubs.
Areas to improve
- The school should improve the teaching of handwriting, as the current approach is "not consistently effective," leading to a lack of fluency that "slows pupils’ ability to express themselves well in their written work."
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 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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