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Shield Road Primary School

South Gloucestershire, BS7 0RRPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#12,070
of 13,686 nationally

About Shield Road Primary School

Shield Road Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 43 applications for just 16 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.69. Of those 43 applicants, 13 listed it as their first preference, and all 13 received an offer. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand relative to capacity suggests a strong local reputation. The school is led by headteacher Rhodri Hopkins and serves 200 pupils in South Gloucestershire, with capacity for 210. A quarter of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, and the school has a non-religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShields Avenue, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS7 0RR
HeadteacherRhodri Hopkins
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Number of Pupils200
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity200 / 210 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersCricketFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubChoirCodingGardeningBook ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shield Road Primary School

Shield Road Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.