Tortworth Primary School
66%
Capacity
69
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Tortworth Primary School
Tortworth Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 69 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Tortworth Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michelle Engley, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 10% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13650th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Tortworth Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 15 applications for 8 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tortworth Primary School include Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Tortworth 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 | None |
| Address | Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge, South Gloucestershire, GL12 8HG |
| Headteacher | Michelle Engley |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 69 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 69 / 105 (66% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Oct 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Oct 2018): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (10%)
13650th of 13,686
Nationally
1462nd of 1,469
In South West
69th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
10%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
10%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
15
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge
South Gloucestershire, GL12 8HG
Tortworth, Wotton-under-Edge
South Gloucestershire, GL12 8HG
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