Frenchay Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Frenchay Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Bristol. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 1,291st of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- 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
Frenchay Church of England Primary School in detail
Frenchay Church of England Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, an open day on Wednesday 6 January 2027 and an open day on Wednesday 13 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in South Gloucestershire
Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Frenchay Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% 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 72% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Frenchay Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Frenchay Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 48 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 Frenchay Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Frenchay Church of England Primary School are Frome Vale Academy (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 79% maths); Avanti Gardens School (0.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths); Begbrook Primary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths); and Christ Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend (0.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 81% maths).
Frenchay Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Frome Vale AcademyAvanti Gardens SchoolBegbrook Primary AcademyChrist Church, Church of England Junior School, Downend
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Frenchay Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 25% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (84%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (25%).
Who goes there
14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (65%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (8%).
In 2026, 20 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 4 (1.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St John's Church (ne-bound), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 191 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Frenchay Church of England Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Frenchay Church of England Primary School are South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service (0.4 miles) and Bristol Metropolitan Academy (1.2 miles).
South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching ServiceBristol Metropolitan Academy
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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2011, 15 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 October 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school creates a warm, inclusive community where children feel happy and safe. Teaching in early reading is particularly strong, with well-trained staff using an effective phonics programme to help pupils progress. The school cares about developing well-rounded children through a broad curriculum that teaches them about the wider world and develops their character through leadership roles.
Key Strengths
- Effective phonics programme with well-trained staff helping most pupils progress in reading
- Carefully sequenced curriculum in most subjects that helps pupils build knowledge gradually
- Strong school culture where pupils feel safe, show respect, and follow routines well
- Effective personal, social and health education starting from Reception Year
- High expectations for attendance with good tracking and action when attendance falls
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity about which knowledge pupils should learn, making it hard for them to build understanding
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge sometimes go unaddressed because the school doesn't always check what pupils have learned
- Adults don't always check how well all pupils, including those with additional needs, are learning the curriculum
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and pupils confident in reporting concerns and the school maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Extracurricular Activities
House captains, school councillors, eco-leaders, fundraising events, worship led by pupils
Frenchay Church of England Primary School is a happy and welcoming place where pupils are proud to attend and build strong relationships with each other and adults. The school is ambitious for all pupils to achieve well, with most pupils achieving good outcomes in their learning.
At a Glance
14.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
64 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 72% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
27.8
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Frenchay Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Frenchay Church of England Primary School.
- Frenchay Out Of School clubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Progressive Kids FrenchayAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Heroes Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Bizzy Kidz Club570m away · Not yet graded
- 11 Plus Tutoring Academy Bristol880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Frenchay Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Frenchay Church of England Primary School is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to South Gloucestershire 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 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Frenchay Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
199 pupils
210 places
11 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 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
20
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
10.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
226
Total Pupils
112
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
18.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,154
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,180
Per pupil
£1162k
Total funding
£41k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
177
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
Frenchay Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Frenchay Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Frenchay Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Frenchay Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Frenchay Church of England 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 Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Frenchay Church of England Primary School average 28.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School has around 226 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
6% of sessions were missed at Frenchay Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Frenchay 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.
Does Frenchay Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs at the school: Frenchay Out Of School club (registered, not yet graded), Progressive Kids Frenchay (registered, not yet graded) and Little Heroes Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Frenchay 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 South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Frenchay Church of England Primary School?
Frenchay Church of England Primary School is at Alexander Road, Frenchay, Bristol, BS16 1UZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)