Wheatfield Primary School
96%
Capacity
402
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Wheatfield Primary School
Wheatfield 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 402 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Wheatfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Wendy Carver, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5822nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
Wheatfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Wheatfield Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Netball, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Science Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, Wheatfield 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 | Wheatfield Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS32 9DB |
| Headteacher | Wendy Carver |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.2% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5822nd of 13,686
Nationally
536th of 1,469
In South West
28th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
66%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed60
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wheatfield Drive, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS32 9DB
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