How many pupils does Golden Valley Primary School have?

Golden Valley Primary School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Golden Valley Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

81% of pupils at Golden Valley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Golden Valley Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Golden Valley Primary School is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Golden Valley Primary School?

Golden Valley Primary School is located at Nailsea Park, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1BB.

Golden Valley Primary School

Nailsea Park, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1BB

Not rated

Inspected 7 May 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

81%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

411

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Golden Valley Primary School

Golden Valley Primary School is an academy converter in Bristol, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 411 pupils on roll. It is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Somerset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 411 / 420 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 May 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.7%

Free school meals

3.5%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

4.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

81%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.5%

Overall absence

5.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.41

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

23.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

13.85

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£47,816

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,407 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,645

Spend per pupil

£5,966

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Nailsea Park, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1BB
Phone: 01275853077
Headteacher: Richard Riordan
Website: www.goldenvalleyschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Golden Valley Primary School?: Golden Valley Primary School is an academy converter in Bristol, North Somerset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Golden Valley Primary School have?: Golden Valley Primary School has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Golden Valley Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 81% of pupils at Golden Valley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Golden Valley Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Golden Valley Primary School is part of LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Golden Valley Primary School?: Golden Valley Primary School is located at Nailsea Park, Bristol, North Somerset, BS48 1BB.

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