Wraxall Church of England Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
The information below is kept for reference.
Wraxall Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Wraxall Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol, part of Lighthouse Schools Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 37th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 2,822nd of 14,452 across England. It was 66% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- 66% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to North Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Wraxall Church of England Primary School in detail
Wraxall Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) was founded in 2016. Working together in partnership is an opportunity that we relish. We believe that by working together we can deliver more fully the aims to which we were committed as individual schools. Central to this is a desire to invest in the training and excellence of our staff."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Wraxall Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 44% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Across North Somerset, 97% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
Admissions history and your chances at Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wraxall Church of England Primary School are Golden Valley Primary School (1 mile, 88% reading, 92% maths); St Francis Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, 79% reading, 76% maths); Kingshill Church School (1.5 miles, Good, 47% reading, 58% maths); and Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 72% maths).
Wraxall Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Golden Valley Primary SchoolSt Francis Catholic Primary SchoolKingshill Church SchoolFlax Bourton Church of England Primary School
The trust
Wraxall Church of England Primary School is one of 34 schools run by Lighthouse Schools Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 1 pupils (2%) received SEN support and 1 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Wraxall Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Nailsea & Backwell Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wraxall Hill (w-bound), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wraxall Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Somerset (76).
Suspensions and exclusions
Wraxall Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from October 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.0%
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 improved from 44% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 56% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 56% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
12.5
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wraxall Church of England Primary School.
- Wraxall ASCAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Wraxall Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Wraxall Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wraxall Church of England Primary School is in North Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to North Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Wraxall Church of England Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
69 pupils
105 places
36 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 North Somerset council
Places available
2,490
Applications
1,984
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across North Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
4.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
50
Total Pupils
25
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
8.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,804
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,538
Per pupil
£501k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
17.2%
Persistent absence
64
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wraxall Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wraxall Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Wraxall Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wraxall Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wraxall Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
Wraxall Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 66% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Wraxall Church of England Primary School average 12.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
Wraxall Church of England Primary School has around 50 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Wraxall Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 17.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Wraxall Church of England 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.
Does Wraxall Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Wraxall ASC (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
Where is Wraxall Church of England Primary School?
Wraxall Church of England Primary School is at Bristol Road, Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1LB.