Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
75
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
Parents considering Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School will find a small village school that is clearly popular with local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 23 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.09. All nine first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while the school is in demand, those who live closest or meet the faith criteria have a strong chance. The school has a total capacity of 77 pupils and currently enrols 75, so it is running very close to full. Ofsted last inspected the school in October 2022 and confirmed it remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its two most recent graded inspections. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in Amanda Flanagan, the school serves a rural community in South Gloucestershire and caters for children aged 4 to 11.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted report rated both leadership and management and overall effectiveness as Good. The previous graded inspection in 2012 also awarded Good across the board, including for early years provision and leadership. However, the data does not include specific Key Stage 2 SATs results or a Progress 8 score for this school, so it is not possible to compare its academic outcomes directly against the South Gloucestershire local authority average of 61% achieving the expected standard. The school is a primary-only setting with no sixth form or nursery provision. Its small size means class sizes are likely to be intimate, which can be a draw for parents seeking a close-knit learning environment. The school offers a range of clubs including Book Club, Chess and Choir, and sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country and Football.
The school is well equipped for its size, with facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite, sensory room and a chapel. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This breadth of support is notable for a small primary and may reassure parents whose children require extra help. The school is oversubscribed, so families should be prepared to apply early and consider the admissions criteria carefully. Oldbury on Severn is best suited to families who value a small, church-affiliated village school with strong pastoral support and a good Ofsted track record, and who are comfortable with the limited academic benchmarking data available.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 1QG |
| Headteacher | Amanda Flanagan |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 75 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 75 / 77 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Aug 2012. 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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
After-school care
15:30-18:00
Source: oldburyschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British96.0%
- Mixed2.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Thornbury, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS35 1QG
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