Horton CofE VA Primary School
59%
Capacity
33
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Horton CofE VA Primary School
Horton CofE VA 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 33 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Horton CofE VA Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dean Hudd, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
Horton CofE VA Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 7 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
Horton CofE VA Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Horton CofE VA Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Dance, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Drama, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Horton CofE VA 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 | Horton, 53, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6QP |
| Headteacher | Dean Hudd |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 33 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.2% |
| School Capacity | 33 / 56 (59% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Apr 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
9
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (78% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Horton, 53, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS37 6QP
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