Emersons Green Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Emersons Green Primary School
Emersons Green 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 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Emersons Green Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Botten, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7776th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Emersons Green Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 29 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Emersons Green Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Emersons Green 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 | Guest Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 7GA |
| Headteacher | Simon Botten |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7776th of 13,686
Nationally
739th of 1,469
In South West
43rd of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
60%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
132
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (21% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Guest Avenue, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS16 7GA
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