Golden Valley Primary School

URN: 109108 • Bristol BS48 1BB

Overview

Name
Golden Valley Primary School
URN
109108
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
76.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kevin Lynch (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Nailsea Park, Bristol BS48 1BB

Summary

Golden Valley Primary School is a community school located in Nailsea, Bristol, accommodating approximately 415 pupils across 14 classes. The school fosters a calm and purposeful learning environment, where children are encouraged to work hard, develop new skills, and behave well. The dedicated staff, including experienced teachers and teaching assistants, focus on raising academic standards while ensuring that students feel supported and valued.

The curriculum at Golden Valley is broad and knowledge-rich, with a strong emphasis on reading, beginning with phonics in the early years and continuing to develop fluency and comprehension throughout the school. The school is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, enhancing its educational offerings through collaboration with over 30 other schools.

Golden Valley prioritises the well-being of its community, promoting values such as kindness, respect, and resilience. The school encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for visits to experience its positive atmosphere firsthand. Children leave Golden Valley with a strong sense of identity and positive memories of their time at the school.

Key details

LA
North Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
415
Boys
218
Girls
197
FSM %
7.70
Open date
Close date
2023-01-31
Last Ofsted
2014-03-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 415 218 197 420 7.70
2024-09-11 415 218 197 420 7.70
2023-09-11 419 211 208 420 7.20
2022-09-11 419 211 208 420 7.20
2021-09-11 412 227 185 420 6.10
2020-09-11 412 228 184 420 6.10

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