Wellesley Primary School, Bristol
Wellesley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Bristol. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 152nd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 11,625th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Wellesley Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Wellesley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 77% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wellesley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Wellesley Primary School as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wellesley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wellesley Primary School are Abbotswood Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Woodlands Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); St Paul's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 69% maths); and Raysfield Primary School (1 mile, 68% reading, 80% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Wellesley Primary School.
Abbotswood Primary SchoolWoodlands Primary SchoolSt Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolRaysfield Primary School
Who goes there
8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yate Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Badgeworth (e-bound), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 58 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Gloucestershire (116).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Wellesley Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Wellesley Primary School are Yate Academy (0.9 miles), Vinney Green Secure Unit (1.2 miles), Chipping Sodbury School (1.5 miles) and Brimsham Green School (1.8 miles).
Yate AcademyVinney Green Secure UnitChipping Sodbury SchoolBrimsham Green School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Wellesley Primary School excels at making reading engaging and accessible, with expert phonics teaching that helps all children progress. The school creates a genuinely inclusive community where every child feels welcomed and respected, regardless of background or belief. Staff are committed to supporting each child's emotional well-being and development as a rounded person.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with effective phonics teaching and a new reading scheme that builds fluency well
- Inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued and respected
- Good support for pupils with SEND who progress well through carefully adapted learning
- Well-developed personal development programme covering online safety, mental health and preparing pupils for modern Britain
- Staff morale is high with robust self-evaluation and willingness to embrace external support
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some subjects is not precise enough to check what pupils know and remember
- Pupils struggle to reflect on prior learning and make links to current learning
- The curriculum needs further embedding so pupils can build on existing knowledge and deepen understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff forming positive relationships with pupils who feel comfortable speaking to trusted adults about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club
Wellesley Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of its community with an ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum from early years through Year 6. The school maintains high expectations for pupil behaviour and prioritises well-being and safety.
At a Glance
8.3%
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 declined from 77% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 68% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wellesley Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wellesley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wellesley Primary School is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to South Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 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 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 places
4 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
109
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,516
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,276
Per pupil
£1184k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
179
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
Wellesley Primary School
Questions parents ask about Wellesley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wellesley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wellesley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 68% did so in maths.
What is Wellesley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wellesley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
What is the catchment area for Wellesley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wellesley 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 Wellesley Primary School?
Wellesley Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Wellesley Primary School?
Classes at Wellesley Primary School average 29.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wellesley Primary School?
Wellesley Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wellesley Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Wellesley Primary School in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wellesley Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wellesley 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 Wellesley Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 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 South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wellesley Primary School?
Wellesley Primary School is at Edgeworth, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8YR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)