Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 64th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 May 2011, report published 15 June 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 April 2025
Pupils are happy, safe and well supported. They benefit from the care of dedicated staff who are ambitious for every child. The school is determined that pupils will be well prepared for secondary school and beyond. Pupils meet this challenge and achieve well. Pupils enjoy coming to school. This is reflected in their high attendance. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and respectful. Pupils behave well. They value the small school environment where 'everyone knows each other'. Pupils have confidence that staff will help them if they have any worries. The school's vision of, 'A place where all can flourish, find fulfilment and live life in all its fullness' can be seen across all areas of school life. Pupils are proud to take on additional responsibilities. For example, older pupils are 'zone leaders' and support younger children at playtime. Pupil representatives of the Farrington Forum organise charitable events. The range of leadership opportunities inspires pupils. They feel valued and trusted with responsibility. Pupils make visits to places of interest which are carefully planned to support and build on areas of the curriculum. For example, pupils visited a local museum to deepen their understanding of Victorian history.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the use of assessment is not as well developed as it is in others. Where this is the case, staff do not consistently identify where pupils have developed misconceptions or have gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that there is accurate identification of gaps in pupils' understanding, so that these can be remedied.
- In some subjects, the way the curriculum is taught does not enable pupils who have secured their knowledge to move onto more complex learning. This prevents some pupils from developing a deep understanding of more advanced concepts. The trust should ensure that staff have the training and pedagogical expertise to implement the curriculum in a way that best suits pupils' needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
84 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Paulton Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Cameley CEVC Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Longvernal Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr John Snell
- Phone
- 01761452419
- Address
- Church Lane, Farrington Gurney, Bristol, BS39 6TY
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 144281
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.