Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School.
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Old Sodbury 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 November 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 58th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School in detail
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% 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 (92% in reading, 69% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School are Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); Horton CofE VA Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 57% maths); St John's Mead Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 61% reading, 73% maths); and Raysfield Primary School (2.3 miles, 68% reading, 80% maths).
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary SchoolHorton CofE VA Primary SchoolSt John's Mead Church of England Primary SchoolRaysfield Primary School
Who goes there
8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (17.6%) received SEN support and 2 (2%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Dog Inn (e-bound), 390 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).
Suspensions and exclusions
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
8.8%
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 declined from 92% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 69% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Old Sodbury 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
103 pupils
105 places
2 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
19.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
102
Total Pupils
38
Boys
64
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
10.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,755
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,999
Per pupil
£685k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
6.6%
Persistent absence
91
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2011 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Old Sodbury 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 Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School average 28.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School has around 102 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 6.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Old Sodbury 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.
Where is Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School?
Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School is at Church Lane, Old Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6NB.