Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS37 6NB · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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46th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| 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.
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school was inspected in January 2024 and judged Good. However, 0.0% of pupils reached the higher standard, whereas the national median for that year was 7%.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in literacy and numeracy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards?
What Ofsted said about Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Overview
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "safe and happy" and "flourish and thrive." The report highlights a "broad and ambitious" curriculum that helps pupils achieve well, supported by staff who possess strong subject knowledge. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and outstanding personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate the school values of "courage, compassion and respect" and behave well, being "friendly and courteous" to one another.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with staff knowing "exactly what knowledge pupils need to learn," resulting in secure knowledge and high-quality work.
- Personal development is "Outstanding," with pupils engaging in a "plethora of wider enrichment activities," including performing arts, trips, and community contributions.
- Staff "expertly teach children to read," providing rapid support to those falling behind, enabling pupils to become "confident and fluent readers."
- Governors are "knowledgeable about the school’s work" and effectively hold leaders to account while providing support.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that the impact of the curriculum in some foundation subjects is "thoroughly checked" to promptly identify areas needing improvement.
- Teaching activities must be improved to consistently help pupils "practise and secure the knowledge and skills they need" across the whole curriculum.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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.
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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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