Elm Park Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nicholls Lane Winterbourne Bristol BS36 1NF |
| Phone | 01454866750 |
| Reference Number | 109117 |
Elm Park Primary School has effectively maintained the standards set during its previous inspection and continues to provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment for its pupils. The school's emphasis on kindness fosters a positive school culture, which is apparent in the relationships amongst staff and pupils. The curriculum has been redesigned to better engage students in their learning and to utilize local expertise. However, while most students achieve well, there are still areas needing attention, particularly in writing and handwriting consistency.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 193 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.78%
Girls: 49.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| 2 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 3 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 4 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 5 | 18 | 10 | 28 |
| 6 | 21 | 26 | 47 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong focus on kindness and respect within the school community.
- Effective engagement with parents, leading to increased involvement in school activities.
- Well-structured curriculum that builds understanding progressively from Reception upwards.
- Staff are skilled in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Exciting learning experiences through 'Bang' days and 'wow' days.
- Improving attendance rates due to careful analysis and support for families.
- Supportive management of staff workload, leading to a valued workforce.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality of writing and handwriting development.
- Lack of precise checks on pupils' writing leading to unaddressed errors.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 44% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 105 | ||
| 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 | 2.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne
Linden Close, Winterbourne, Bristol, BS36 1LG |
0.23 miles |
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Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School
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0.82 miles |
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Hambrook Primary School
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1.13 miles |
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Watermore Primary School
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1.3 miles |
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The Manor Church of England Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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Bailey's Court Primary School
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1.57 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Webbs Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8EJ |
1.68 miles |
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Bromley Heath Junior School
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1.88 miles |
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Bromley Heath Infant School
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1.88 miles |
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Blackhorse Primary School
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
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Meadowbrook Primary School
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2.1 miles |
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Wheatfield Primary School
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