Stanbridge Primary School, Bristol

Primary
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Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~318m)Possible (~454m)Unlikely (~590m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Karlina Lock
Pupils:415 / 420 capacity
LA:South Gloucestershire
Phone:01454862000
Address:Stanbridge Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6AL
Trust:THE LEAF TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2023

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 6 May 2026View full report
URN:149947
UKPRN:10092940
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Bristol North East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-3ppMaths+2ppWriting+9pp

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Mangotsfield Cemetery (SW-bound)
64m · 1 min walk
Peache Road (E-bound)
216m · 4 min walk
Peache Court (SE-bound)
316m · 5 min walk
Westbourne Road (NE-bound)
349m · 6 min walk
Streamside (N-bound)
368m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

415 pupils

420 capacity

5 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Bristol

Low pressure
New homes approved:21,093
Projected new pupils:5,273

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol

Admissions Demand - South Gloucestershire

Low demand0.88x oversubscription

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(2)

6 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
6 September 2023

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.32732%

Overall absence

9.28962%

Persistent absence

366

Enrolments

Authorised2.88291%
Unauthorised1.44441%
Persistent (10%+)9.28962%
Severe (50%+)1.36612%

Absence trend

5.00865%
23/24
4.32732%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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