Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Oldbury-on-Severn Thornbury Bristol BS35 1QG |
| Phone | 01454414297 |
| Reference Number | 109169 |
Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School continues to provide a good education for its pupils, showcasing a strong community feel and high levels of safety and care. Students express their enjoyment of school and engage positively with their learning, benefiting from a unique curriculum that includes outdoor activities and opportunities for personal responsibility. Despite recent staffing changes, leaders maintain high expectations, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn alongside their peers. Parents echo positive sentiments regarding their children’s educational experiences and the supportive environment of the school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 75 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.33%
Girls: 42.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 4 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
- Inclusive and caring school community.
- Strong emphasis on safety and well-being.
- Enjoyable and varied curriculum, including forest school.
- Strong focus on phonics and early reading.
- Effective mathematics curriculum with growing confidence in problem-solving.
- Positive engagement from parents and support in children's learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in some foundation subjects.
- Insufficient expectations for the presentation of pupils' work.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Church Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HJ |
1.83 miles |
|
Manorbrook Primary School
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1JW |
2.05 miles |
|
Gillingstool Primary School
Gillingstool, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2EG |
2.28 miles |
|
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1AW |
2.45 miles |
|
Crossways Infant School
Knapp Road, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2HQ |
2.65 miles |
|
Crossways Junior School
Knapp Road, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2HQ |
2.67 miles |
|
Olveston Church of England Primary School
Elberton Road, Olveston, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4DB |
2.9 miles |
|
St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Greenhill, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 2QX |
3.15 miles |
|
Lift Offa's Mead
Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7DT |
4.27 miles |
|
Thornwell Primary School
Thornwell Road, Chepstow, NP16 5NT |
4.44 miles |
|
Tutshill Church of England Primary School
Coleford Road, Tutshill, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7BJ |
4.7 miles |
|
Pembroke Primary School
Fairfield Road, Monmouthshire, NP6 5JN |
4.8 miles |
|
St Mary's R.C. Primary School
Bulwark Road, Monmouthshire, NP16 5JE |
4.88 miles |
|
Monmouthshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil Referral Unit South, Chepstow, NP16 6DF |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Castle School
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS35 1HT |
1.93 miles |
|
Two Bridges Academy
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, South Gloucestershire, BS35 3JT |
2.43 miles |
|
Marlwood School
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LA |
2.53 miles |
|
New Siblands School
Easton Hill Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2JU |
2.61 miles |
|
Tockington Manor School
Washingpool Hill Road, Bristol, BS32 4NY |
3.36 miles |
|
Castlefell School
Silverhill Brake, Rudgeway, Bristol, BS35 3NS |
3.74 miles |
|
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre
Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7AA |
4.2 miles |
|
Dean Close St John's
Castleford Hill, Chepstow, NP16 7LE |
4.68 miles |
|
Aurora Hedgeway School
Rookery Lane, Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JN |
4.99 miles |