Wellesley Primary School
Bristol, BS37 8YR · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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56th 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 3,708 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| 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.
Wellesley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading, writing and maths?
What Ofsted said about Wellesley Primary School
Overview
Wellesley Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive school” that sits “at the heart of the community.” The inspection found that pupils are “happy, safe and valued,” benefiting from an “ambitious” curriculum and high expectations for behaviour.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with a “consistent approach to the teaching of phonics” and a new scheme that helps pupils build fluency.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning” in a “calm and purposeful environment,” showing care and respect for one another.
- The school swiftly identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they “progress well through the curriculum.”
- Staff morale is high, with a “collective determination to improve” and robust self-evaluation that embraces external challenge.
- Pupils learn a “well-devised personal development programme” that supports their mental health and prepares them for “life in modern Britain.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment is not used with “enough precision” to check what pupils know, making it harder for them to build knowledge over time.
- The school needs to ensure assessment is used effectively across all subjects to help pupils “deepen their knowledge and understanding.”
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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