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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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