Dundry Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Dundry Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol, part of Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 131st-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- 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 North Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Dundry Church of England Primary School in detail
Dundry Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The main school building which dates from 1858, provides the school hall, one classroom and the offices. There are three additional classrooms close to the main building. Adjacent to the school is the main playground and ‘Book Nook’ a purpose built wooden building used as a reading are and small group room."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am proud to be the headteacher of this wonderful school. Dundry C.E. Primary School is a happy, vibrant small village school where we aim to provide an excellent education for all pupils."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, basketball, choir, Lego, cooking and sewing.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026 and an admissions event on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in North Somerset
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Dundry Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 80% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Dundry Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Dundry Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Dundry Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dundry Church of England Primary School are Four Acres Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 62% reading, 68% maths); Fair Furlong Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 50% reading, 72% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) (1.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 86% maths); and Winford Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 62% maths).
Dundry Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Four Acres AcademyFair Furlong Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC)Winford Church of England Primary School
The trust
Dundry Church of England Primary School is one of 44 schools run by Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, an academy trust.
Who goes there
2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Dundry Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Parson Street Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (se-bound), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Dundry Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 48 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Somerset (76).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Dundry Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its December 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
23.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 90% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
Dundry Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Dundry Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Dundry Church of England Primary School is in North Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to North Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 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
87%
Available places
91 pupils
105 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across North Somerset council
Places available
2,490
Applications
1,984
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across North Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
20.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
82
Total Pupils
38
Boys
44
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
11.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,224
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,580
Per pupil
£656k
Total funding
£30k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
83
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
Dundry Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Dundry Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Dundry Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Dundry Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is Dundry Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dundry Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Dundry Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Dundry Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Dundry Church of England Primary School?
Dundry Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Dundry Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Dundry Church of England Primary School average 20.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Dundry Church of England Primary School?
Dundry Church of England Primary School has around 82 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Dundry Church of England Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at Dundry Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Dundry Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Dundry Church of England 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 Dundry Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dundry Church of England Primary School?
Dundry Church of England Primary School is at 110 Dundry Lane, Bristol, Somerset, BS41 8JE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)