Olveston Church of England Primary School
URN: 109170 • Bristol BS35 4DB
Overview
- Name
- Olveston Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 109170
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lee Dunn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01454613299
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Elberton Road, Bristol BS35 4DB
Summary
Olveston Church of England Primary School, located in the village of Olveston, Bristol, is a voluntary controlled school serving approximately 200 mixed-gender pupils. Established in 1836, the school maintains a strong connection to its local community and the nearby St. Mary’s Church, fostering a nurturing environment rooted in Christian values. The school ethos emphasizes respect, friendship, kindness, and courage, aiming to support each child’s individual journey and personal development.
The curriculum at Olveston is designed to be inclusive and engaging, incorporating the Olveston Unique Response (OUR) framework, which focuses on justice, sustainability, and moral growth. This approach encourages pupils to explore their interests while preparing them for future educational challenges. The school places a high importance on oracy and philosophical inquiry, enabling children to express themselves and think critically about the world around them.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Olveston Primary, with active parental engagement encouraged through events and regular communication. The school prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where every child is valued and supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at Olveston is designed to be inclusive and engaging, incorporating the Olveston Unique Response (OUR) framework, which focuses on justice, sustainability, and moral growth. This approach encourages pupils to explore their interests while preparing them for future educational challenges. The school places a high importance on oracy and philosophical inquiry, enabling children to express themselves and think critically about the world around them.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Olveston Primary, with active parental engagement encouraged through events and regular communication. The school prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where every child is valued and supported in their learning journey.
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- Our Values (other)
- Our Vision (other)
- Policies and GDPR (other)
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Key details
- LA
- South Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 200
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 4.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 200 | 102 | 98 | 210 | 4.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 109 | 92 | 210 | 6.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 177 | 96 | 81 | 210 | 4.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 177 | 96 | 81 | 210 | 4.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 175 | 91 | 84 | 210 | 5.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 170 | 88 | 82 | 210 | 2.90 |
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