Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School
Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9RFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pucklechurch CofE VC 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 62nd of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2017, report published 21 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2023
Pupils understand and follow the school's values of friendship, generosity, compassion, forgiveness, respect and courage. They enjoy the responsibility of making a positive difference in school. For example, pupils in the 'Diversity Crew' award certificates to other pupils who follow school and British values. This is an inclusive school. The teaching of the curriculum supports all pupils to learn well. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff expect pupils to work hard and achieve their best. Pupils are eager to meet these expectations. Staff and pupils enjoy positive working relationships built on respect and trust. Pupils feel safe in school. They behave well. There are few incidents of low-level disruption. Pupils who struggle to manage their behaviour are supported well. Bullying is rare. Pupils say if bullying does happen, adults deal with it quickly. Pupils value the visits and wider opportunities the school provides. For example, pupils appreciated the trip to Stonehenge because it helped them understand their history topic. Pupils like attending the after-school sports clubs. However, some pupils say they would like a wider range of extra-curricular clubs. Parents who responded to Ofsted's online survey agree.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified some of the important subject-specific vocabulary that pupils need to learn. This means that pupils do not fully understand some important concepts in these subjects. Leaders need to identify the vocabulary to be learned in each subject so that pupils deepen their understanding and are ready to learn more.
- Leaders' communication with parents has not been sufficiently effective. Consequently, some parents do not feel fully informed about important aspects of the school's work. Leaders should continue to improve communication and engagement with parents, so they feel better informed and listened to.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyde Green Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Mangotsfield Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Emersons Green Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Barley Close Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 47% met the expected standard |
| Blackhorse Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Jones
- Phone
- 01179372579
- Address
- Castle Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9RF
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 109171
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.