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North Road Community Primary School

South Gloucestershire, BS37 7LQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
24 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#5,237
of 13,686 nationally

About North Road Community Primary School

North Road Community Primary School is a small state primary in South Gloucestershire, serving 104 pupils aged 4 to 11. It sits 23rd out of 69 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top third of its peers. The top-performing schools nearby include Hambrook Primary School, Marshfield Church of England Primary School, and Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Headteacher Sarah Stillie leads a mixed, non-denominational school that is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 44 applications for just 14 places, with 24 of those coming as first preferences. That works out to just over three applicants per place, a clear sign of local demand. The school is almost at full capacity, with 104 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 105, and 12.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorth Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 7LQ
HeadteacherSarah Stillie
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils104
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity104 / 105 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsGymnasiumLibraryForest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsNetballFootballDanceCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingBook ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Road Community Primary School

North Road Community 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.