Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
103
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 103 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Bernice Webber, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7081st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 15 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Drama, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Old Sodbury Church of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6NB |
| Headteacher | Bernice Webber |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 103 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.8% |
| School Capacity | 103 / 105 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7081st of 13,686
Nationally
670th of 1,469
In South West
39th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
62%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
45
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS37 6NB
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