Callicroft Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5EGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Callicroft Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 149th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 June 2022

Pupils know what it means to be part of the 'Callicroft family'. They understand the importance of following the school's values of 'excellence, friendship, honesty, respect, perseverance and courage'. They know how these values help them to be polite, welcoming and understanding of others. Staff have high expectations of pupils. Pupils appreciate the relationships they have with staff. They talk positively about the help and support the teachers in school give them. Many parents commented about improvements they had seen in the school, such as the 'stay and share' sessions. However, some raised concerns about pupils' behaviour. Leaders have put new systems in place to ensure that pupils behave well. Pupils say that behaviour is improving because of this. Inspectors saw most pupils behaving well and the school's records show that this is typical. Pupils are clear about the rights that everyone has in the society they live in. They have a good understanding of democracy and why the right to vote is important. Pupils enjoy the space and activities on offer at playtime. They enjoy taking part in the running and multi-sports clubs. Whether pupils are playing sports, using the 'jungle gym' or climbing frame, they feel well cared for.

What the school should improve

  • Sometimes, assessment is not used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the essential knowledge they have been taught. As a result, some pupils are not able to recall in detail what they have learned. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used effectively to check what pupils know and remember across all subjects.
  • Some pupils' communication and language skills are in the early stages of development. As a result, some pupils cannot articulate the knowledge they have learned as successfully as they should. Leaders need to ensure that staff provide high-quality opportunities to develop pupils' communication and language skills in all areas of the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths55%

55%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score101

101, 5 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

388 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals32%

32%, 5.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language35.1%

35.1%, 13.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Callicroft Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Charlton Wood Primary Academy0.3 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Coniston Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Holy Family Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
Stoke Lodge Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE OLYMPUS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Keohane
Address
Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5EG
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
URN
142342

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.