Samuel White's Infant School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
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What This School Does Well
Samuel White's excels at giving every child the best possible start in school. Staff create a warm, caring environment where vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs flourish and catch up quickly. The school has relentless focus on teaching children to read, write and do maths well, preparing them brilliantly for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with extremely nurturing, ambitious and inclusive teaching that helps all children, especially vulnerable pupils, to flourish
- Strong progress in essential skills - pupils learn to read fluently using phonics, write neat sentences and recall number facts readily
- Excellent behavior and attendance - pupils know expectations clearly, show impressive self-discipline and attend school at consistently high rates
- Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils who achieve well and catch up quickly
- Rich personal development programme with enrichment opportunities including sports clubs, library sessions and visits to local farm
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, leaders establish clear responsibilities, and pupils feel safe and protected.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, library reading sessions, visits to local farm
Samuel White's Infant School is an exceptional school that provides an outstanding early years education with a transformational impact on all pupils, including the most vulnerable. Pupils make strong progress, achieve well across the curriculum, and thrive in a warm, nurturing environment where safeguarding is paramount.
At a Glance
8.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.6
Avg class size
26.6
Infant (KS1)
10
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
263 pupils
270 capacity
7 spare places available
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)
Inspection History(102)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.83834%
Overall absence
8.57143%
Persistent absence
175
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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