Saltford CofE Primary School, Bristol
Saltford CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol, part of Futura Learning Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 582nd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bath and North East Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Saltford CofE Primary School in detail
Saltford CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Saltford C of E Primary School we believe anything is possible. We know that children have the right to be provided with a creative, innovative and exciting education that will inspire them to become lifelong learners who are enthusiastic and proud of everything they do."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Saltford CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 95% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bath and North East Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 89% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Saltford CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 77 families put Saltford CofE Primary School as their first choice and 118 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 17 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Saltford CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Saltford CofE Primary School are Chandag Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 72% maths); Two Rivers Church of England Primary (1.3 miles, Outstanding); The Meadows Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 85% maths); and Castle Primary School (2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths).
Saltford CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Chandag Primary SchoolTwo Rivers Church of England PrimaryThe Meadows Primary SchoolCastle Primary School
The trust
Saltford CofE Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Futura Learning Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 73% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
3.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Keynsham Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Justice Avenue (e-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bath and North East Somerset (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
Saltford CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Saltford CofE Primary School are Wellsway School (1.4 miles) and IKB Academy (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its February 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
3.8%
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 improved from 89% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 82% to 95% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 94% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Saltford CofE Primary School
Newsletter 30th September 2026
30 Sep 2026
Newsletter 23rd September 2026
23 Sep 2026
Newsletter 16th September 2026
16 Sep 2026
Newsletter 9th September 2026
9 Sep 2026
Term 1 launch newsletter 2nd September 2026
2 Sep 2026
Newsletter 16th July 2026
16 Jul 2026
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Term dates
Saltford CofE Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bath and North East Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Saltford CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Saltford CofE Primary School is in Bath and North East Somerset; for families living there:
- Bath and North East Somerset's school travel policy: School Travel Policy for compulsory school age children
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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 Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 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 Saltford CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
422 pupils
420 places
2 pupils over capacity 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 Bath and North East Somerset council
Places available
2,107
Applications
1,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Bath and North East Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
77
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
417
Total Pupils
198
Boys
219
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,438
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2240k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
2.7%
Persistent absence
368
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
Saltford CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Saltford CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Saltford CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Saltford CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 95% did so in maths.
What is Saltford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saltford CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Saltford CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Saltford CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Bath and North East Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Saltford CofE Primary School?
Saltford CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Saltford CofE Primary School?
Classes at Saltford CofE Primary School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Saltford CofE Primary School?
Saltford CofE Primary School has around 417 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Saltford CofE Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Saltford CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 2.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Saltford CofE Primary School?
Apply through Bath and North East Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Saltford CofE 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 Saltford CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Saltford CofE Primary School?
Saltford CofE Primary School is at Claverton Road, Saltford, Bristol, BS31 3DW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)