North Road Community Primary School
99%
Capacity
104
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About North Road Community Primary School
North Road Community 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 104 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated North Road Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Stillie, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5237th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
North Road Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 14 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at North Road Community Primary School include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Book Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, North Road Community 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 | North Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 7LQ |
| Headteacher | Sarah Stillie |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 104 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.5% |
| School Capacity | 104 / 105 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5237th of 13,686
Nationally
479th of 1,469
In South West
23rd of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
67%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed14
44
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Road, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS37 7LQ
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