Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a kind, inclusive community where every child feels valued and supported to achieve. Pupils develop strong character through leadership opportunities, charity work, and learning about different cultures and religions. The school combines excellent academic progress with outstanding personal development, preparing children to be confident, compassionate young people.
Key Strengths
- High achievement in reading, writing and mathematics with improved phonics and multiplication outcomes
- Strong personal development with a wide range of enrichment activities including sports, engineering club and Year 6 baking competition
- Excellent behavior and attendance, with bullying being rare and pupils using restorative techniques
- Inclusive culture with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Positive school culture where pupils take on leadership roles and understand school values
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects' curriculum development still ongoing and not yet at the same high standard as others
- Teachers sometimes respond too slowly to correct misconceptions or develop pupil understanding
- Adult interactions in early years not always as effective as they could be in supporting all children to learn
- Some pupils still missing too much school time despite attendance improvement efforts
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
sports, engineering club, Year 6 baking competition, school council, worship leaders, house captains, reading ambassadors, reading shed, fundraising for charities, Year 6 Achievement Award
Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School is a well-established school where pupils typically achieve well and enjoy strong personal development opportunities. The school has an ambitious vision focused on helping all pupils reach their full potential in a caring, inclusive environment.
At a Glance
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has remained stable at around 90%.
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
295 pupils
315 capacity
20 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.15374%
Overall absence
8.48708%
Persistent absence
271
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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