Shield Road Primary School
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Shield Road Primary School
Shield Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Shield Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rhodri Hopkins, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12070th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Shield Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 43 applications for 16 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shield Road Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Football, Athletics, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Coding, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Shield Road 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Shields Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS7 0RR |
| Headteacher | Rhodri Hopkins |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12070th of 13,686
Nationally
1236th of 1,469
In South West
62nd of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
43%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
43
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shields Avenue, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS7 0RR
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