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Schools in Stoke Gifford

A town in South Gloucestershire

  • Town
  • 11 schools and nurseries
  • 2,332 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Stoke Gifford at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Stoke Gifford's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries112 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths46%Attainment 8 47.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary16%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Stoke Gifford

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Stoke Gifford primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Stoke Gifford

2 mainstream schools in Stoke Gifford, best first

Wallscourt Farm Academy

Bristol, BS16 1GE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

41 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
400
Pupils per teacher
21.4
View school Wallscourt Farm Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Stoke Gifford

1 mainstream schools in Stoke Gifford, best first

Abbeywood Community School

Bristol, BS34 8SF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

244 first choices, 223 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,294
Pupils per teacher
18.5
View school Abbeywood Community School

Nurseries in Stoke Gifford

8 in Stoke Gifford, highest Ofsted grade first

Acorns Aviva

Bristol, BS34 8SW · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Acorns Aviva
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Sixth Forms in Stoke Gifford

1 in Stoke Gifford, by the school's Eduscope score

Abbeywood Community School

Bristol, BS34 8SF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

244 first choices, 223 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,294
Pupils per teacher
18.5
View school Abbeywood Community School
The map

Every school in Stoke Gifford, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford, GoodAbbeywood Community School, Good in every areaWallscourt Farm Academy, Expected standard or betterRAFA Kidz Abbey Wood, GoodUWE Students' Union Halley Nursery, GoodSt Michael's Church Pre-School and Nursery, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol Stoke Gifford, GoodAbacus Stoke Gifford, GoodNuffy Day Nursery, OutstandingWrigglypeeps @ Coldharbour Lane, Expected standard or betterAcorns Aviva, Expected standard or better
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Stoke Gifford school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Stoke Gifford's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Stoke Gifford vs England

How good are Stoke Gifford's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Stoke Gifford

Stoke GiffordEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    46%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    16%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Stoke Gifford in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%65%90%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
46% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Stoke Gifford has 11 schools and nurseries.

There are 24% more pupils than in 2018.

16% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Stoke Gifford's state schools each January.

Up 24% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Stoke Gifford16%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Stoke Gifford

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How many schools are in Stoke Gifford?

Stoke Gifford has 11 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Stoke Gifford?

The highest-ranked schools in Stoke Gifford on Eduscope are Wallscourt Farm Academy, Abbeywood Community School, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Stoke Gifford are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Stoke Gifford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Stoke Gifford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Stoke Gifford, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Stoke Gifford?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Stoke Gifford is 19.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Stoke Gifford schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Stoke Gifford is 16.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Stoke Gifford?

There are 2,332 pupils enrolled across schools in Stoke Gifford, with 1,038 in primary and 1,294 in secondary. 19.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Stoke Gifford?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Stoke Gifford by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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