Kingshill Church School
Nailsea, BS48 2NP · North Somerset · primary school
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46th 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 — 1.7/10 against 2,194 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 32.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.14 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingshill Church School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. 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 (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest School, the Eco Council, Reading for Pleasure, Librarians, and School Council. Sports include tri-golf, speed stacking, tennis, fitness fun, orienteering, football Friday, archery, and disc golf. Arts and music activities feature gymnastics and a dance festival. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the Forest School curriculum link to the national curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Kingshill Church School
Overview
Kingshill Church School continues to be a good school, with new leadership driving recent improvements in curriculum design and behaviour. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and eager to learn, benefiting from high expectations and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘happy and safe’, with positive relationships and effective use of the ‘worry box’ to share concerns.
- Reading is ‘at the front and centre’ of priorities, with swift support ensuring pupils catch up quickly and develop strong comprehension.
- The curriculum is now implemented effectively, with ‘granular detail’ addressing knowledge gaps and building on prior learning, particularly in mathematics.
- Behaviour has ‘much improved’, with a clear new system reducing recorded incidents and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Adults support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities well, enabling them to access learning alongside peers.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure gaps in knowledge are identified and learning adapted so pupils ‘know more and remember more across all curriculum subjects’, particularly in wider subjects like geography where understanding is not yet secure.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 32% |
| 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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