Winford Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS40 8AD · North Somerset · primary school
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54th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winford Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Choir, Art and Craft, Dodgeball and Music Tuition. Sports cover Football, Cricket, Tennis, Rugby, Netball, Fencing and Swimming. The school also stages a Pantomime and visits the Bristol Hippodrome. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 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 strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the whole cohort? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of extracurricular activities?
What Ofsted said about Winford Church of England Primary School
Overview
Winford Church of England Primary School is described as a "nurturing school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and behave well. However, the report states that "the quality of education that pupils receive is not good" because high expectations for achievement are "not realised in practice." While there has been a "positive start" to improvements, significant work remains to ensure pupils benefit from curriculum changes.
Strengths
- Relationships between staff and pupils are "warm," and the school environment is "calm and orderly."
- Staff effectively adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring "equal opportunity for all pupils."
- Recent changes to the reading curriculum in the early years and key stage 1 are having a "positive impact," helping pupils develop a "stronger foundation in phonics."
- The personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum helps pupils become "thoughtful and caring citizens" who respect diversity.
- The school takes "effective action to improve pupils’ rates of attendance" through close work with families.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure leaders have the knowledge to assure that the curriculum is "implemented effectively," as it is not always delivered consistently well.
- Teachers require better "pedagogical knowledge" to deliver the curriculum securely, as some lack the expertise to help pupils reach focused goals.
- Assessment methods must be improved to identify whether pupils have "secured the skills and knowledge they need," preventing gaps in learning.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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