Explore other schools in this area
See every school around BS35 2EG on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Gillingstool Primary School
Gillingstool, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2EG, South Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.9 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
204
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. However, only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, although limited data on other aspects may require further exploration.
Explore this location
Start from postcode BS35 2EG — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Gillingstool Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 12 July 2022Quality 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%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.2%
White Other10.8%
Black African4.4%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
Loading map…
51.60739, -2.52186 · BS35 2EG
School details
Local authoritySouth Gloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN150819
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gillingstool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gillingstool Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gillingstool Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 July 2022.
Is Gillingstool Primary School a good school?
Gillingstool Primary School scores 23.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near BS35 2EG?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near BS35 2EG with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.