The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 379
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Rob Cockle (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 8SZ
Town setting
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King Edmund Community School
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Questions parents ask
What is Abbotswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbotswood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbotswood Primary School?
Abbotswood Primary School currently has 379 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbotswood Primary School take?
Abbotswood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbotswood Primary School?
Abbotswood Primary School is in Bristol, BS37 8SZ, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbotswood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Abbotswood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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