Olveston Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS35 4DB · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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11th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 1,845 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3/10 among them, against 7.8/10 nationally. 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Olveston Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Choir, Handbells, Lego Club, Mad Science, Taekwondo, Peripatetic Music, and Forest School. Sports options include Football, Rounders, Cricket, Running, Dance, Multi-Sports, Handball, and Gymnastics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 to maintain the high reading standards seen in recent results? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths? How does the Forest School programme integrate with the regular curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Olveston Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Olveston Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “happy school” where pupils “enjoy their learning” and are “respectful and considerate of others.” Strong, shared values “rooted in love” pervade the community, fostering an environment where pupils thrive under high expectations and consistent routines.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, supported by teachers who have a “solid grasp of the curriculum” and present content clearly.
- A strong phonics curriculum helps pupils become “confident young readers,” with new approaches positively impacting fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully included” and receive appropriate specialised support to achieve well.
- The curriculum features “golden threads,” such as justice and diversity, helping pupils understand different cultures and beliefs with insight.
- Leaders and staff work with integrity, ensuring decisions are made with “the best interests of children at heart.”
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, pupils do not develop a deep understanding of key concepts or the links between their learning; the school must ensure these are explicitly introduced.
- The evaluation of extra support for pupils catching up is not always comprehensive enough; the school needs more rigorous approaches to check that these strategies have the intended impact.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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