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Frenchay Church of England Primary School

South Gloucestershire, BS16 1UZPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#6,390
of 13,686 nationally

About Frenchay Church of England Primary School

Frenchay Church of England Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it’s a popular choice in South Gloucestershire. The school has a capacity of 210 places and currently houses 200 pupils, so it’s running close to full. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 104 applications for just 50 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 41 were first-preference applications, and all 41 first-preference families were offered a place. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.08, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15%, which is a useful benchmark for the local area. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher N Dawson.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAlexander Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1UZ
HeadteacherN Dawson
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity200 / 210 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubCodingChessFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: frenchayprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Frenchay Church of England Primary School

Frenchay Church of England 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.