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Saltford CofE Primary School

Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3DWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2281 of 13,686 nationally

About Saltford CofE Primary School

Saltford CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 423 pupils against a school capacity of 430. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at just 4%, which is notably low compared with the national average of around 23% and suggests a relatively affluent local intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 99 total applications for 58 places, with 75 of those being first-preference applications. All 58 first-preference offers were taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.71 applicants per place. This level of competition places Saltford among the most sought-after primaries in Bath and North East Somerset, and it ranks 10th out of 63 schools of the same type in the local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressClaverton Road, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3DW
HeadteacherDawn Sage
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Number of Pupils423
Free School Meals (FSM)4.0%
School Capacity423 / 430 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryForest SchoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryDanceFootballSwimmingRoundersNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoirChessCodingEco Club

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

08:50 – 15:15

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

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Saltford CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.