Golden Valley Primary School
URN: 149548 • Bristol BS48 1BB
Overview
- Name
- Golden Valley Primary School
- URN
- 149548
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Riordan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01275853077
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nailsea Park, Bristol BS48 1BB
Summary
Golden Valley Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Nailsea, Bristol, with a current enrolment of 411 pupils across 14 classes. The school fosters a purposeful and calm atmosphere, where children are encouraged to work hard and develop new skills. The dedicated team of experienced teachers and support staff prioritises raising academic standards while ensuring that students enjoy a positive and engaging learning environment.
The school offers a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum with a strong emphasis on reading, beginning with phonics in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and continuing to develop fluency and comprehension throughout the school. Golden Valley is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, which enhances its educational offerings through collaboration with over 30 other schools.
Community well-being is a core value at Golden Valley, and the school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive both socially and academically. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant atmosphere and witness the supportive community firsthand.
The school offers a broad, knowledge-rich curriculum with a strong emphasis on reading, beginning with phonics in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and continuing to develop fluency and comprehension throughout the school. Golden Valley is part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, which enhances its educational offerings through collaboration with over 30 other schools.
Community well-being is a core value at Golden Valley, and the school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive both socially and academically. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its vibrant atmosphere and witness the supportive community firsthand.
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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
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 222
- Girls
- 189
- FSM %
- 8.30
- Open date
- 2023-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 222 | 189 | 420 | 8.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 412 | 213 | 199 | 420 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 420 |
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