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Saltford CofE Primary School

Saltford CofE Primary School

Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3DWPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

423

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About Saltford CofE Primary School

Saltford CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bath and North East Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 423 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 430 places).

the school is led by headteacher Dawn Sage, it falls under Bath and North East Somerset local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2281st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 52 in Bath and North East Somerset.

Saltford CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 58 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 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 Saltford CofE Primary School include Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Football, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Choir, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset, Saltford CofE 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 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)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Improved
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)

2281st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

192nd of 1,469

In South West

Top 25%

9th of 52

In Bath and North East Somerset

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

77%

Expected Standard

9%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 108
Expected:89%
Higher:39%
Writing
Expected:91%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:82%
Higher:15%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -5%

'22/23

82%

'23/24

77%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

58

Applications

99

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

75 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Saltford CofE Primary School

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.

Contact Information

01225872185www.saltfordschool.org.uk/

Claverton Road, Bristol

Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3DW

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Claverton Road, Bristol

Bath and North East Somerset, BS31 3DW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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