Charfield Primary School, Wotton-Under-Edge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 97%. Maths has improved from 71% to 77%. Writing has declined from 89% to 77%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
209 pupils
210 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wotton-Under-Edge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wotton-Under-Edge
Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire
Places available
3,642
Applications
3,206
Got 1st preference
91.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across South Gloucestershire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.48883%
Overall absence
9.23913%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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