Wellesley Primary School, Bristol
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wellesley Primary School excels at creating an engaging, safe learning environment where all pupils, including those with special needs or entitled to free meals, make good progress. The school makes excellent use of its extensive grounds for outdoor learning, and teachers use skilled questioning to help pupils think deeply about their work. Parents hold the school in high regard, praising its caring and supportive staff.
Key Strengths
- Good progress across all year groups with above-average attainment levels
- Engaging teaching with effective use of questioning and strong teacher-pupil relationships
- Polite, well-behaved pupils who enjoy school and feel safe and secure
- Excellent use of outdoor grounds and resources to enhance learning
- Strong leadership with careful tracking of pupil progress and quality teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Most able pupils in Year 6 need more challenging work at secondary school level
- Teachers sometimes miss opportunities to provide extra help or challenge during lessons by not closely monitoring all groups
- Limited display of exemplary work samples for pupils to see what high-quality work looks like
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with careful monitoring and support systems in place for all pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
National Healthy Schools status, ActiveMark, Opal Award for outdoor play and learning
Wellesley Primary School is a good school where pupils make good progress through engaging teaching and feel safe and valued. The school has extensive grounds that are used effectively to support learning and personal development.
At a Glance
8.3%
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 declined from 77% to 64%. Maths has declined from 77% to 68%. Writing has declined from 70% to 64%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 capacity
4 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(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2951%
Overall absence
10.61453%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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