Charfield Primary School, Wotton-Under-Edge
Charfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Wotton-Under-Edge, part of Pathway Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Wotton-Under-Edge with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Charfield Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Charfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Charfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Charfield Primary School as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Charfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Charfield Primary School are Tortworth Primary School (1.3 miles, 89% reading, 67% maths); Kingswood Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 40% reading, 53% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Cromhall (2.1 miles, Requires improvement, 43% reading, 43% maths); and Blue Coat CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths).
Charfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Tortworth Primary SchoolKingswood Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, CromhallBlue Coat CofE Primary School
The trust
Charfield Primary School is one of 20 schools run by Pathway Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Charfield Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 52% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (52%).
Who goes there
10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 23 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Charfield Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Charfield Primary School (e-bound), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Charfield Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 11 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Charfield Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from July 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Charfield Primary School excels at creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and has fun while learning. The school prioritises reading and has strong systems to help any pupil who needs extra support catch up quickly. Teachers are well-trained, pupils behave exceptionally well, and the school offers plenty of enrichment activities that help children develop confidence and important life skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective phonics teaching and early intervention for pupils who fall behind
- Well-designed curriculum with clear knowledge and skills progression from early years to Year 6
- High expectations for behaviour and achievement, with pupils responding positively
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through precise individual plans
- Rich personal development opportunities including first aid training, community singing, and understanding of British values
Areas for Improvement
- Some learning activities in certain subjects lack precision and do not help pupils build understanding of curriculum content as effectively as they could
- Need to ensure all subjects have learning activities that consistently enable pupils to learn and remember important knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place and an open, positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Netball, residential trip, life skills visits, house captain roles, assembly monitor positions
Charfield Primary School is a warm and welcoming primary school where pupils enjoy learning and behave well. The school has an ambitious curriculum and strong support systems, though some learning activities in certain subjects need to be more precisely focused.
At a Glance
10.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
84 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
30.5
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Charfield Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wotton-Under-Edge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wotton-Under-Edge
Across South Gloucestershire council
Places available
3,640
Applications
3,033
Got 1st preference
92.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across South Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
13.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
104
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,303
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,027
Per pupil
£1165k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
9.2%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Charfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Charfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Charfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Charfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 97% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Charfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Charfield Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Charfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Charfield Primary School is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Charfield Primary School?
Charfield Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Charfield Primary School?
Classes at Charfield Primary School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Charfield Primary School?
Charfield Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Charfield Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Charfield Primary School in 2024/25. 9.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Charfield Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Charfield Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Charfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Charfield Primary School?
Charfield Primary School is at Wotton Road, Charfield, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8TG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)