Almondsbury Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
310
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Almondsbury Church of England Primary School
Almondsbury Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 310 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 315 places).
the school is led by headteacher Paul Smith, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6399th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Almondsbury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 45 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Almondsbury Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Almondsbury Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Sundays Hill, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4DS |
| Headteacher | Paul Smith |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 310 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.4% |
| School Capacity | 310 / 315 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (7 Dec 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6399th of 13,686
Nationally
596th of 1,469
In South West
32nd of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
64%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
99
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sundays Hill, Almondsbury
South Gloucestershire, BS32 4DS
Journey to School
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