Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School
91%
Capacity
288
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School
Frampton Cotterell 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 288 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Deborah Fisher, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 814th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 35 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Frampton Cotterell 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 | Rectory Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2BT |
| Headteacher | Deborah Fisher |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 288 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 288 / 315 (91% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
814th of 13,686
Nationally
64th of 1,469
In South West
3rd of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
89%
'23/24
84%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed35
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 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
Rectory Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS36 2BT
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