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Callicroft Primary School

Callicroft Primary School

South Gloucestershire, BS34 5EGPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

93%

Capacity

389

Pupils

1.3x

Demand

About Callicroft Primary School

Callicroft Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 389 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Callicroft Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jonathan Keohane, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12039th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 61st out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.

Callicroft Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 55 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Callicroft Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Rounders, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Chess, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Callicroft 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRodway Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5EG
HeadteacherJonathan Keohane
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils389
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity389 / 420 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2022
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)

12039th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 88%

1228th of 1,469

In South West

Top 84%

61st of 69

In South Gloucestershire

Top 88%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

43%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:60%
Higher:17%
Writing
Expected:65%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:53%
Higher:5%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +11%

'22/23

32%

'23/24

43%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
Sports HallSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballRoundersGymnasticsNetballCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningChessFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

55

Applications

71

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

32 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Callicroft Primary School

Callicroft Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01454867195www.callicroftprimary.org.uk/

Rodway Road, Bristol

South Gloucestershire, BS34 5EG

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Rodway Road, Bristol

South Gloucestershire, BS34 5EG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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