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Golden Valley Primary School
Nailsea Park, Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 1BB, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.3 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
411
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, achieving 81% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school stands out as a solid choice for families. It ranks in the top 11% nationally for expected outcomes, though only 7% of students reach the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school based on feedback from 153 responses.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (153 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
89%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Good range of subjects
84%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Behaviour is good
76%
School has high expectations
75%
School supports development
69%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.43210, -2.75035 · BS48 1BB
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN149548
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.goldenvalleyschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Golden Valley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Golden Valley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Golden Valley Primary School a good school?
Golden Valley Primary School scores 70.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Golden Valley Primary School?
Based on 153 Ofsted Parent View responses, Golden Valley Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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