Manorbrook Primary School

About Manorbrook Primary School

Manorbrook Primary School in South Gloucestershire is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently significantly oversubscribed. The school has 263 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating well above its official limit. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 118 applications for 54 places, with 51 of those going to first-preference families, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.19. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.2%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school has no religious character and does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form, focusing entirely on its core primary age range. Paul Medlicott is the headteacher.

Academically, Manorbrook performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a South Gloucestershire average of 61%. This places the school 9th out of 69 primary schools in the local authority, putting it in the top 25% nationally. In reading, 82% reached the expected standard and 46% achieved a higher standard, with an average scaled score of 108. In maths, 86% met the expected standard and 29% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 106. Writing saw 86% at expected and 14% at a higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in February 2023, confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently since its previous graded inspection in 2013, where leadership and management, overall effectiveness and early years provision were all graded Good.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, art studios, a sensory room, playing fields, an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, gymnastics, cross country and cricket, while clubs include coding, science club, drama and film club. For pupils with additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. Given its oversubscription and strong academic outcomes relative to the local area, Manorbrook is a popular choice for families living within its catchment who prioritise solid KS2 results and a broad range of extracurricular activities. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is St Helen’s Church of England Primary School, 3.4 km away.

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