Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 96% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School in detail
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Monday 16 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in South Gloucestershire
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School are St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 71% reading, 79% maths); Manorbrook Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 85% reading, 77% maths); Gillingstool Primary School (2.3 miles, 75% reading, 75% maths); and Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury (2.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 61% maths).
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, ThornburyManorbrook Primary SchoolGillingstool Primary SchoolChrist The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Who goes there
1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (16.9%) received SEN support and 2 (2.4%) 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
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 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 Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Oldbury School (n-bound), 30 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
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from May 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school is described as 'a gem' by parents and pupils genuinely love coming to school. Teachers have high expectations for all learners and create a calm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and well looked after. The school offers creative, varied learning experiences including forest school and outdoor classrooms that build children's confidence and skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on early reading with high-quality phonics training for staff and daily reading opportunities for pupils
- Well-planned mathematics curriculum that builds on prior knowledge with pupils confident in reasoning and problem-solving
- Inclusive, caring ethos based on values of care, community, joy, growth, friendship and respect
- Creative and varied learning experiences including forest school, outdoor classrooms and child-led activities
- Strong safeguarding culture with effective procedures and staff confidence in taking action
Areas for Improvement
- Some foundation subjects lack the precise knowledge and skills pupils need to learn and remember - curriculum implementation varies in quality
- Pupils' presentation of work is often untidy, leading to avoidable errors in calculations and other subjects
- Leaders need to ensure consistently high expectations for how pupils present their work across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a strong safeguarding culture where leaders ensure keeping pupils safe is everyone's responsibility and staff are confident in procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
forest school, outdoor classrooms, school ambassador roles, art club, book club, film club, curriculum-linked trips
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils love coming to school and feel safe and well looked after. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
18.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
17.5
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
74 pupils
77 places
3 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
44
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
13.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,113
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,448
Per pupil
£651k
Total funding
£23k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.3%
Overall absence
19.1%
Persistent absence
68
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
What is Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Oldbury on Severn 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 Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 96% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School average 20.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School has around 83 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
7.3% of sessions were missed at Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 19.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oldbury on Severn 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.
How many road collisions happen near Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School?
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School is at Church Road, Oldbury-on-Severn, Bristol, BS35 1QG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)