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Paulton Infant School

Academy converter · Bristol · BS39 7QY

Ages 5–7 · 148 pupils · Bath and North East Somerset

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

4.5%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-07-03

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.5%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
137

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

52

Places offered

52

1st-preference offers

52

Total preferences (any rank)
61
Preferred offers (top 3)
52
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill55%

148 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
148
Boys / girls
76 / 72
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
148 / 270 (55%)
Free school meals
14.2%
FSM pupils
21
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 5–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
THE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Sponsor
The Partnership Trust
Headteacher
Ms Emily Omell

Location

Address
Plumptre Close, Paulton
Postcode
BS39 7QY
Town
Bristol
County
Somerset
Local authority
Bath and North East Somerset
District
Bath and North East Somerset
Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 5–7, in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, 148 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 14.2%.

Open schools in Bristol
324
Primary schools in Bristol
220
Academies among open schools in Bristol
57% (184)
Open schools in BS39
9
Primary in BS39
9
Open schools in Bath and North East Somerset LA
94
Primary in Bath and North East Somerset LA
63

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • FSM18.9%

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    • FSM13.0%
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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Emily Omell
Telephone
01761412354
Website
www.paultoninfantschool.co.uk

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