Golden Valley Primary School

StatePrimary

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11411 pupils

Nailsea Park, Nailsea, BS48 1BBWebsite01275853077

Inspected411 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Inspected May 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils411

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Pupils411

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

411 / 420 (98%)

Head Teacher

Mr Richard Riordan

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 52%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

Avg 90%

3.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.5%vs 6.3% avg

Would recommend

80%vs 90% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence5.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support4.9%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication12 pupils (46%)

Specific Learning Difficulty7 pupils (27%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (23%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)14

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils411

Free school meals8.3%

English as additional language4.6%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British88.1%

White Other3.9%

Chinese1.7%

Mixed White & Asian1.7%

Asian Other1.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Mixed Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Pakistani0.5%

Other0.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

Mixed White & African0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

153 responses

Happy child★90.0%

Safe★90.0%

Good progress80.0%

Well taught70.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well led70.0%

Informed60.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Trust Performance

Lighthouse Schools Partnership

KS4

Attainment 849.8

Progress 80.03

EBacc entry62.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,612

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,788 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,505

Support staff£1,265

Premises£51

Energy£97

Learning resources£301

Income per pupil£5,578

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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