Wansdyke Primary School
Bristol, BS14 0DU · Bristol, City of · primary school
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55th of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 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 — 2.2/10 against 2,880 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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.
Wansdyke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 204 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 current class size affect individual attention during lessons?
What Ofsted said about Wansdyke Primary School
Overview
Wansdyke Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where ‘pupils enjoy learning’ and feel ‘well looked after and safe’, supported by leaders who hold ‘high expectations’ for all students. The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious’, with a strong focus on reading and mathematics that helps pupils build knowledge progressively.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well-structured, with leaders breaking down knowledge into ‘small steps’ to help pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn effectively.
- Reading is a priority; ‘phonics teaching starts when children join the school’, fostering a love of reading and helping pupils become ‘fluent, confident readers’.
- Pupils display ‘respect, opportunities, collaboration and aspiration’, behaving politely and showing a clear sense of right from wrong.
- Staff provide ‘effective additional support’ for pupils with SEND, carefully adapting the curriculum and reviewing individual support plans.
- Leaders consider staff workload and well-being, resulting in a workforce that is ‘proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum leaders lack the expertise to check implementation effectively, meaning ‘some pupils do not achieve as well as they could’.
- Staff expectations in some subjects are ‘not high enough’, leading to pupils not taking sufficient pride in their work and mistakes not being addressed promptly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where staff are vigilant and receive appropriate training to recognise pupils at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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