Is Shield Road Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 December 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 36th of 86 primary schools in South Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shield Road Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at Shield Road Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shield Road Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Shield Road Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shield Road Primary School

Shields Avenue, Northville, Bristol, BS7 0RR

Local ranking36th of 86 primary schools in South Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 December 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 52.0%
Writing (Expected): 52.0%
Maths (Expected): 59.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 48.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 200
Boys: 98 (54%)
Girls: 83 (46%)
Capacity: 210 (86% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 25.0%
EAL: 34.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 15.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,501/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 48.5%
White Other: 11.0%
Asian Indian: 9.0%
Black African: 8.5%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.0%
Asian Pakistani: 2.5%

48.5%

White British

11.0%

White Other

9.0%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01454867185

enquiries@shieldroad.org.uk

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Shields Avenue

Bristol, South West

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Administrative

URN: 109014
UKPRN: 10069007
Establishment No.: 2172

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