The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- MOSAIC PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lauren Edwards (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Gillingstool, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Primary · 762m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Primary · 765m away
Crossways Infant School
Primary · 837m away
New Siblands School
Special school · 887m away
Crossways Junior School
Primary · 892m away
The Castle School
Secondary · 907m away
Manorbrook Primary School
Primary · 957m away
Sheiling School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Gillingstool Primary School?
Gillingstool Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gillingstool Primary School take?
Gillingstool Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gillingstool Primary School?
Gillingstool Primary School is in Bristol, BS35 2EG, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gillingstool Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gillingstool Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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