Little Stoke Primary School
Bristol, BS34 6HY · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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61st 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 — 1.9/10 against 2,311 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Stoke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 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 maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Little Stoke Primary School
Overview
Little Stoke Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly and welcoming place to learn" where staff build positive relationships. The report highlights significant improvements in the quality of education following past staffing changes, noting that pupils are "doing much better now than in the past" and that the school is a "calm and purposeful place."
Strengths
- Reading is a "top priority," with staff teaching phonics effectively so that "no pupil is left behind" and most become capable readers by Year 6.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "well-structured," particularly in core subjects, where teachers help pupils build on prior learning.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting the curriculum so they "experience success" alongside peers.
- Pupils behave well, follow instructions promptly, and have opportunities to take on leadership roles, contributing to a "happy and safe school."
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," and staff value the training and workload management provided by leaders.
Areas to improve
- A "legacy of weak provision" remains for some pupils in English and mathematics in upper key stage 2, meaning a minority lack a secure grasp of essential content.
- In a few subjects, the curriculum does not clearly set out essential information, and assessment is not used effectively to check understanding before moving on, resulting in less depth of knowledge.
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 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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