The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs N Dawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Short inspection
September 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Alexander Road, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1UZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Frenchay Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frenchay Church of England Primary School take?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School is in Bristol, BS16 1UZ, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frenchay Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Frenchay Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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