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Abbotswood Primary School
Kelston Close, Yate, Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS37 8SZ, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.1 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
379
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top third of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 2% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child is happy
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School keeps me informed
86%
School has high expectations
82%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other4.2%
Black African2.9%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.52705, -2.42225 · BS37 8SZ
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN132199
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.abbotswoodprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Abbotswood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Abbotswood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2019.
Is Abbotswood Primary School a good school?
Abbotswood Primary School scores 78.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Abbotswood Primary School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Abbotswood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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