The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Rhodri Hopkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
March 2004 | Inspection
Location
Shields Avenue, Northville, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS7 0RR
Town setting
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Filton Park School
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Upper Horfield Primary School
Primary · 644m away
Orchard School
Secondary · 818m away
Orchard School Bristol
Secondary · 818m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wallscourt Farm Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Fonthill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shield Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shield Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shield Road Primary School?
Shield Road Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shield Road Primary School take?
Shield Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shield Road Primary School?
Shield Road Primary School is in Bristol, BS7 0RR, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shield Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shield Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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