Olveston Church of England Primary School

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.

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.

Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.

In 2024–25 pupils at Olveston Church of England Primary School attended 96.0% of sessions (the national figure for primary schools was 94.8%). 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 13.0%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Olveston Church of England Primary School were suspended at least once (nationally 1.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Olveston Church of England Primary School had 24.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for primary schools was 20.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 15.7%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 8.0% of pupils at Olveston Church of England Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 0.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded primary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Olveston Church of England Primary School received £6,735 and spent £6,575 for each of its 201 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £8,000 (£42 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Olveston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Olveston Church of England Primary School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.

When was Olveston Church of England Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?

Olveston Church of England Primary School was last inspected in March 2025.

How many pupils does Olveston Church of England Primary School have?

Olveston Church of England Primary School has 201 pupils on roll.

What age range does Olveston Church of England Primary School cover?

Olveston Church of England Primary School for pupils aged 5 to 11.

What are Olveston Church of England Primary School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Olveston Church of England Primary School?

Olveston Church of England Primary School is at Elberton Road, Olveston, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4DB.