Callicroft Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Rodway Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5EG |
| Headteacher | Jonathan Keohane |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 389 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.3% |
| School Capacity | 389 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
1228th of 1,469
In South West
61st of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
43%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
71
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
Rodway Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS34 5EG
Journey to School
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