Wrington Church of England 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
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a warm, supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed. Pupils receive excellent teaching in reading, maths and music, developing real confidence and love of learning. The school enriches children's education through wonderful opportunities like learning instruments, performing at concerts, and trips to meaningful places like Parliament.
Key Strengths
- Excellent reading programme with trained staff and frequent checks ensuring pupils develop a genuine love of reading
- Strong sense of community where pupils feel safe, cared for, and encouraged to flourish
- High-quality teaching in mathematics and music that helps pupils develop deep knowledge and connections between concepts
- Well-identified needs for pupils with SEND who receive regular, reviewed support to achieve specific targets
- Exciting enrichment opportunities including trips to Parliament and museums, concerts, and learning musical instruments
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' letter formation errors in handwriting are not spotted and corrected consistently, leading to repeated mistakes
- In some wider curriculum subjects, pupils struggle to link previous learning to current work, limiting depth of knowledge
- More regular revisiting of important knowledge needed in some subjects to help pupils retain learning over time
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open culture where pupils feel safe and know their worries will be listened to.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical pursuits including violin lessons, summer evening concerts, playground buddies, school council, energy ambassadors, well-being ambassadors, science ambassadors, trips to Houses of Parliament and local museums
Wrington Church of England Primary School is a good school where pupils are cherished and nurtured in a strong community. The school offers a broad, ambitious curriculum with particularly strong provision in reading, mathematics, and music.
At a Glance
5.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
70 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 90% to 82%. Maths has declined from 77% to 71%. Writing has declined from 70% to 54%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
1
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 capacity
13 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bristol
Admissions Demand - North Somerset
Places available
2,552
Applications
2,090
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across North Somerset (2025/26)
Inspection History
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.72006%
Overall absence
3.37079%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.