Stanbridge Primary School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Stanbridge Primary School excels at giving children a happy, secure start to school and developing strong reading skills from Reception onwards. The school genuinely cares about your child as a whole person, not just their academic progress - they run enrichment activities, educational trips, and help children develop leadership skills through roles like Class Ambassadors. Behaviour is calm and purposeful because expectations are clear and fairly applied, creating a respectful environment where children can thrive.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is exceptional with children settling well and making strong progress in reading and writing
- Reading is a particular strength across the school with pupils of all ages enthused and engaged
- Inclusive culture with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Strong pastoral support and enrichment activities that help develop pupils' character and talents
- Clear behaviour expectations and calm classrooms where pupils can focus on learning
Areas for Improvement
- Older pupils in key stage 2 have had less time to benefit from curriculum improvements, with some lower test outcomes in 2025
- Teachers sometimes underestimate what pupils already know, which can delay them from moving onto more challenging concepts
- On occasion, teachers miss when pupils don't understand something or have misconceptions, making it harder to adapt teaching
- Attendance for a small number of pupils remains lower than it should be despite support measures
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and acted upon, making pupils safer and helping them feel secure.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre trips, outdoor adventures, team sports, crafts, music, camp, gardening, Class Ambassadors, Belonging Builders, sports leaders, values ambassadors
Stanbridge Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where children have a strong start in the early years and develop secure foundational skills in reading and mathematics. The school has an ambitious, inclusive culture focused on developing pupils' character alongside their academic learning.
At a Glance
9.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 72%. Maths has remained stable at around 75%. Writing has improved from 73% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 capacity
5 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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.32732%
Overall absence
9.28962%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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