The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Alan Walters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Epney Close, Patchway, Bristol, Somerset, BS34 5LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCallicroft Primary School
Primary · 938m away
SGS Pegasus School
Free school · 954m away
Patchway Community School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Charlton Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Almondsbury Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stoke Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wheatfield Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Coniston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coniston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coniston Primary School?
Coniston Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coniston Primary School take?
Coniston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coniston Primary School?
Coniston Primary School is in Bristol, BS34 5LN, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coniston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coniston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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