Charborough Road Primary School
93%
Capacity
253
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Charborough Road Primary School
Charborough Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 253 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 271 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Charborough Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matt Lankester, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6787th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Charborough Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charborough Road Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Charborough Road 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Charborough Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 7RA |
| Headteacher | Matt Lankester |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 253 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.6% |
| School Capacity | 253 / 271 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6787th of 13,686
Nationally
645th of 1,469
In South West
35th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Charborough Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS34 7RA
Charborough Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS34 7RA
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