Paulton Infant School
Plumptre Close, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Paulton Infant School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 27 September 2023
- 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 3 July 2023
The school's caring and supportive ethos provides a safe space for pupils to thrive. There is a positive culture in this inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils understand and know what the school's motto of GROW (grow your brain, respect and responsibility, opportunity and well-being) means to them. There is a culture of high expectations of all pupils. Parents and carers speak highly of the school. They appreciate the care, guidance and support the school provides. Staff support all pupils to behave well in class and during social times. Pupils know the school rules. They understand different types of bullying and are confident that adults deal with it swiftly if it happens. Pupils feel safe. They talk to a trusted adult if they feel worried. There is a strong, mutual respect between staff and pupils. Pupils appreciate the wider opportunities that the school provides. For example, pupils enjoy taking part in Friday afternoon clubs, such as the yoga, storytelling, gardening and mindfulness clubs. Trips, visitors and enrichment opportunities, such as the recent link with a school in Ghana, support pupils' understanding of the world beyond Paulton.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not fully embedded in all subjects. As a result, sometimes pupils do not develop a secure understanding of essential knowledge to make connections with their learning. Leaders need to ensure that the curriculum is embedded across the school so that pupils develop a deeper knowledge over time.
Pupil numbers and mix
148 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Paulton Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 58% met the expected standard |
| High Littleton CofE VC Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Farrington Gurney Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Longvernal Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Midsomer Norton Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Emily Omell
- Phone
- 01761412354
- Address
- Plumptre Close, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7QY
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- URN
- 147992
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.