Severn Beach Primary School
Bristol, BS35 4PP · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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73rd 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 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Severn Beach Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Futurestars and U Sports clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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
Since the results for 2024/25 are below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected standards? How do the Futurestars and U Sports clubs fit into the weekly timetable for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about Severn Beach Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a "kind place" where they feel safe and enjoy a "calm atmosphere." However, the quality of education "requires improvement" because pupils "do not always remember important knowledge" in some subjects, hindering their ability to make links to previous learning. Leadership and management also "require improvement," particularly regarding the evaluation of the school’s impact.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes to their learning" and are "polite and well mannered."
- The school has "effective systems" to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Attendance is managed effectively, with the school working well with families to resolve issues.
- Personal development is "rich and varied," with pupils understanding fundamental British values and engaging in community projects.
- Early years provision is rated as "Good," with children eager to learn and following instructions carefully.
Areas to improve
- The new phonics programme is not implemented consistently; staff do not routinely check understanding, and books are sometimes not matched to pupils’ reading stages.
- In some subjects, teachers’ checks on pupil learning are not effective enough, leading to gaps in retained knowledge.
- The school lacks an accurate overview of the impact of its actions, preventing it from fully evaluating effectiveness and addressing shortcomings swiftly.
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 | 27% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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