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Samuel White's Infant School

South Gloucestershire, BS15 3PNPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
86 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Samuel White's Infant School

Samuel White's Infant School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged three to seven, located in the South Gloucestershire local authority. It sits within a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers include Hambrook Primary School, Marshfield Church of England Primary School, and Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School. Among the 93 primary schools in the same LA, only five hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, with the nearest being Beacon Rise Primary School, 1.1 kilometres away. Samuel White's Infant School itself was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022, a rating it has maintained across both its recent inspections. The school is led by headteacher Gabby Howells and has a capacity of 270 pupils, with 246 currently enrolled. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 admissions year, the school received 157 applications for 89 places, with 86 first-preference applications and 83 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.76.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAbbots Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 3PN
HeadteacherGabby Howells
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils246
Free School Meals (FSM)8.9%
School Capacity246 / 270 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 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, 31 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsDanceFootballAthleticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samuel White's Infant School

Samuel White's Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.