Olveston Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 5-11
Religion Church of England
Address Elberton Road
Olveston
Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS35 4DB
Phone 01454613299
Reference Number 109170

Olveston Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a 'Good' rating across several key areas since its previous inspection. The school fosters a positive atmosphere where pupils enjoy their learning and are encouraged to achieve personal and academic excellence. Teachers know their students well, leading to good academic progress, especially in reading and mathematics. The early years provision stands out as outstanding, demonstrating effective teaching and high levels of engagement among children. Despite these strengths, there are some concerns regarding the development of knowledge and skills in certain subjects, particularly science and physical education, where improvements are needed. Additionally, while the school provides various opportunities for spiritual and moral development, there is a need for increased emphasis on cultural understanding to broaden pupils' perspectives. Overall, while the school has many strengths, addressing these areas will enhance the educational experience for all students.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 200
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51%
Girls: 49%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 28.8
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 28.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 15 16 31
2 15 13 28
3 17 14 31
4 19 11 30
5 9 17 26
6 13 11 24

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 92%
Mixed, Other 2.5%
White, Other 2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1.5%
African 1.5%
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 Outstanding
Last Report Date 05 Nov 2019
Date Report
25 Feb 2025 School inspection
05 Nov 2019 School inspection:
02 May 2018 Short inspection
02 Jul 2014 Full inspection:
24 Jan 2011 Full inspection:
20 May 2008 Full inspection:
20 Sep 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils enjoy learning and are motivated to achieve their best.
  • High quality early years provision that promotes happiness and safety.
  • Strong community feel and positive relationships between older and younger pupils.
  • Effective phonics teaching resulting in good reading skills.
  • Good planning and teaching in mathematics leading to strong progress.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent development of knowledge and skills in science and physical education.
  • Limited opportunities for pupils to learn about different cultures and faiths.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 83%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 8%

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 108
Maths 108

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -0.7
Writing 1.5
Maths -1.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 16 0
Third Preference 7 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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