Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School, Bristol

Ofsted's report card from its 23 June 2026 inspection grades Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School on 7 areas: 1 strong standard and 6 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "The school motto of ‘becoming the best we can' exemplifies the school's commitment to the personal development of pupils."

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils at this school typically achieve well."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Leaders set high expectations for attendance."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have recently revised the curriculum so that it clearly sets out exactly what pupils should learn and when."

Early years - Expected standard. "Leaders, with the support of the local authority, have recently revised the early years curriculum."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "Leaders have created an inclusive culture at the school."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have an ambitious vision for the school."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure that the foundation curriculum is implemented consistently effectively so that pupils build on their prior knowledge and deepen their understanding across all subjects"; "Leaders should ensure that staff consistently use assessment effectively to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding so that teaching can be adapted to swiftly close these for pupils"; "Leaders should ensure that high-quality interactions between staff and children in reception consistently engage all children in learning experiences".

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our highly skilled and dedicated staff team are constantly striving to provide the best learning experience for every child. We achieve excellent results and offer our children a wide range of enrichment activities. With a strong emphasis on open communication, we actively engage with parents and carers to ensure a collaborative approach in each child’s educational journey."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, basketball, dance, drama, choir, coding, gardening and eco club.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (91% in reading, 89% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School are Watermore Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 92% reading, 87% maths); Elm Park Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 75% maths); St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne (1 mile, 90% reading, 97% maths); and The Manor Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 97% maths).

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (5%).

Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Yate Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Road (w-bound), 170 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Frampton Cotterell 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 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).

In 2024/25, Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.