Crossways Junior School
Crossways Junior School is an academy converter in Bristol for pupils aged 7 to 11. It has 249 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Crossways Junior School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024 of its predecessor, Crossways Junior School.
Ofsted inspection: February 2026.
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Knapp Road Thornbury Bristol South Gloucestershire BS35 2HQ |
| Reference Number | 152271 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 249 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.02%
Girls: 44.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 37 | 25 | 62 |
| 4 | 34 | 29 | 63 |
| 5 | 32 | 33 | 65 |
| 6 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.3% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, Crossways Junior School, inspected in June 2024.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | Academy conversion letter |
In 2025–26, 16.9% of pupils at Crossways Junior School were on SEN support (nationally 15.4%) and 3.6% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 4.1%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Social, emotional and mental health | 12 | 4 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 8 | 4 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 11 | 0 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 7 | 0 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 4 | 1 |
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.
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Crossways Junior School is part of The Leaf Trust, which runs 18 schools. The nearest others:
- Crossways Infant School Bristol
- Bowsland Green Primary School Bristol
- Wheatfield Primary School Bristol
- Blackhorse Primary School Bristol
- Emersons Green Primary School Bristol
- Stanbridge Primary School Bristol
- Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School Bristol
- Staple Hill Primary School Bristol
- The Tynings Primary School Staple Hill
- Kings' Forest Primary School Bristol
What is Crossways Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Crossways Junior School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024 of its predecessor, Crossways Junior School.
When was Crossways Junior School last inspected by Ofsted?
Crossways Junior School was last inspected in February 2026.
How many pupils does Crossways Junior School have?
Crossways Junior School has 249 pupils on roll.
What age range does Crossways Junior School cover?
Crossways Junior School for pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Crossways Junior School?
Crossways Junior School is at Knapp Road, Thornbury, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS35 2HQ.
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