Wellesley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Edgeworth Yate Bristol BS37 8YR |
| Phone | 01454866740 |
| Reference Number | 109113 |
Wellesley Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all key areas. The school is noted for its welcoming and inclusive environment, with a strong emphasis on high expectations for behavior and academic success. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported effectively by a committed staff team. The curriculum is well-structured and ambitious, supporting pupils' progress from early years through Year 6.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 206 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.37%
Girls: 45.63% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 3 | 17 | 13 | 30 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 11 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics
- High expectations for pupil behavior
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Well-devised personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not always effective in checking pupils' knowledge in some subjects
- Some pupils struggle to recall prior learning and build knowledge over time
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.2 | ||
| Maths | -1.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Abbotswood Primary School
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 8SZ |
0.2 miles |
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Woodlands Primary School
Sundridge Park, Yate, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4HB |
0.68 miles |
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St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Sundridge Park, Yate, Bristol, BS37 4EP |
0.84 miles |
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Raysfield Primary School
Finch Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6JE |
1.02 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Church Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5BG |
1.37 miles |
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Tyndale Primary School
Tyndale Avenue, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 5EX |
1.41 miles |
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Broadway Infant School
Broadway, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7AD |
1.43 miles |
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The Ridge Junior School
Melrose Avenue, Yate, The Ridge Junior School, Melrose Avenue, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 7AP |
1.45 miles |
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St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
Hounds Road, Chipping Sodbury, 53, Bristol, BS37 6EE |
1.63 miles |
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North Road Community Primary School
North Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LQ |
1.86 miles |
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The Manor Church of England Primary School
Roundways, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, BS36 2LF |
1.88 miles |
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Watermore Primary School
Lower Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2LE |
1.98 miles |
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Iron Acton Church of England Primary School
Wotton Road, Iron Acton, Bristol, BS37 9UZ |
2.22 miles |
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Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School
Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 9RF |
2.53 miles |
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Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School
Rectory Road, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS36 2BT |
2.68 miles |
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Lyde Green Primary School
Willowherb Road, Emersons Green, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 7LH |
2.69 miles |
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Blackhorse Primary School
Blackhorse Lane, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 6TR |
3.14 miles |
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Elm Park Primary School
Nicholls Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1NF |
3.18 miles |
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Old Sodbury Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Old Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6NB |
3.23 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne
Linden Close, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1LG |
3.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Culverhill School
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, BS37 8SZ |
0.23 miles |
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Immanuel Christian School
Rodford Tabernacle, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Avon, BS37 8QG |
0.45 miles |
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Yate Academy
Sundridge Park, Yate, South Gloucestershire, BS37 4DX |
0.89 miles |
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Vinney Green Secure Unit
Care of: South Gloucestershire Council, Bristol, BS37 5AF |
1.18 miles |
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Chipping Sodbury School
Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS37 6EW |
1.47 miles |
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Brimsham Green School
Broad Lane, Yate, Bristol, BS37 7LB |
1.84 miles |
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Winterbourne Academy
High Street, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1JL |
3.48 miles |
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Downend School
Westerleigh Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6XA |
3.7 miles |
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Mangotsfield School
Rodway Hill, Mangotsfield, Bristol, BS16 9LH |
4.01 miles |
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South Gloucestershire Hospital Home Teaching Service
School Room, Bristol, BS16 1LE |
4.85 miles |