St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School
Bristol, BS34 6AQ · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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28th 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 3.9/10 among them, against 4.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join guitar, keyboard, yoga, mindfulness, colouring, origami, cookie decorating, and bingo clubs. Sports include rugby, gymnastics, dodgeball, multi skills, cricket, football, athletics, and scatterball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 bridge the gap between the 56.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 12.0%? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 167?
What Ofsted said about St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School
Overview
St Chad’s Patchway CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of the school’s motto, ‘learning to love and loving to learn’. The report highlights an inclusive environment where behaviour is exemplary and personal development is exceptional, with staff setting high expectations that pupils strive to meet.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes are described as ‘exemplary’ and ‘impeccable’, with classrooms being ‘calm, purposeful places’.
- The school has created an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with carefully organised knowledge and cross-curricular links, such as linking art and design technology.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils read ‘confidently and fluently’ and enjoy diverse books, with effective support for those who fall behind.
- Personal development is ‘expertly woven through the school’s curriculum’, including learning about other cultures, relationships, and conservation.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn from the same curriculum as their peers and ‘achieve success’ through effective adaptations and agency support.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is ‘not yet established in all subjects’, meaning pupils’ recall of prior learning can be insecure in some areas.
- The school needs to ensure assessment is used effectively to check what pupils know and remember across all subjects to inform future teaching.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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