The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Alexandra Capel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 9RF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School?
Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School take?
Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School?
Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School is in Bristol, BS16 9RF, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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