Coniston Primary School
Epney Close, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5LNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coniston 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 25th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2019, report published 15 January 2020
- 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 4 February 2025
This is a happy, nurturing and inclusive school. The school's values, 'no excuses, unity and excellence', are threaded through all that it does. Pupils' well-being is prioritised. Staff form caring and supportive relationships with pupils. Pupils trust adults and feel safe and valued. The school has designed an ambitious, rich curriculum. Leaders have high aspirations for pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils rise to the very high standards the school expects of them. As a result, pupils achieve extremely well, and they behave impeccably. Pupils are extremely positive role models, who are honoured to be members of the school. They enjoy school and are excited to learn new things. As a result, they come to school with smiles on their faces, eager to start the day. Pupils are very polite, friendly and sociable. The school provides memorable experiences to enhance pupils' learning. For example, pupils enjoy going to watch professional rugby matches, theatre trips and beach visits. Pupils were very proud to win a regional athletics competition recently. Pupils with SEND develop their talents, and represent the school, when they learn kurling and boccia. Many parents say the school is amazing, with wonderful staff who help their children to thrive, personally and academically.
What the school should improve
- A few areas of the personal development curriculum, such as understanding British values and protected characteristics, are not as well developed as other aspects. As a result, some pupils do not have a secure understanding of these concepts. The school should fully embed the personal development curriculum so that pupils gain the depth of knowledge they need to be fully prepared for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Coniston Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callicroft Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Charlton Wood Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Almondsbury Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Alan Walters
- Phone
- 01454866920
- Address
- Epney Close, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5LN
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 131698
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.