St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School
Cranham Drive, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 6AQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Chad's Patchway CofE 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 82nd of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2024, report published 4 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Pupils demonstrate a strong understanding of the school's motto, 'learning to love and loving to learn', from the moment they join the school. All decisions and actions stem from the motto and the school's values. Pupils are supportive and caring of each other during learning and social times. For example, older pupils are reading buddies for younger pupils. Such responsibilities play an active role in developing pupils' social and leadership skills. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary. Classrooms are calm, purposeful places where pupils can learn and feel safe. Respect, tolerance and understanding are cornerstones of life at St Chad's Patchway. All pupils are valued, and differences are celebrated. Staff set high expectations for pupils who, as a result, strive to do their best. Pupils show resilience and do not give up when their work is challenging. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who also learn well and thrive in this inclusive school. The wider development of pupils is exceptional. Extra-curricular clubs, such as curling and archery, develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils understand the wider world and future careers through trips to places like Bristol City Docks and visits from construction companies.
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not yet established in all subjects. As a result, in some subjects, pupils' recall of prior learning can be insecure. The school needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively to check what pupils know and remember across all subjects and so that this informs future teaching.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
167 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Chad's Patchway CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Lodge Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Wheatfield Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Bowsland Green Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% 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 Steph Jenkins
- Phone
- 01454866523
- Address
- Cranham Drive, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 6AQ
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 109179
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.