Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oldbury-on-Severn Primary School creates a genuinely enjoyable environment for learning mathematics. Teachers link maths to other subjects creatively - such as through story week topics - and use the school's extensive grounds to help children understand real-world applications like measuring and scale. Children develop strong fundamental skills and are well-prepared for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Core mathematical skills taught well through problem-solving approaches
- Strong focus on mental and oral skills, helping pupils develop fluent recall
- Effective use of school grounds and ICT to support real-life mathematical learning
- Regular, detailed marking and verbal feedback that helps pupils understand their progress
- All groups of pupils, including those with additional needs, make good progress
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers and adults need to listen more carefully to pupils' responses during lessons to better shape activities
- More formal staff training needed, particularly on responding to pupils' mathematical thinking
- Systematic mapping of how key concepts like fractions will be taught across the curriculum
This Church of England primary school received a good rating for mathematics. The school has strong leadership, a well-designed curriculum that develops core skills, and effective teaching that helps all pupils make good progress.
At a Glance
18.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
27.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
83 pupils
77 capacity
6 places over capacity
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 Absence2024/25
7.27169%
Overall absence
19.11765%
Persistent absence
68
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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