Schools

Schools in Thornbury

There are 10 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Thornbury: 6 primary, 2 special, 2 secondary. 78% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 85% across Bristol. Among the best results: New Siblands School.

BS35, South Gloucestershire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Thornbury

10schools and nurseries

78%good or betterBristol: 85%

1inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Gillingstool Primary School Primary · 211 pupils · 0.2 miles Good (2022)
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury Primary · 207 pupils · 0.25 miles Good (2022)
New Siblands School Special · 124 pupils · 0.3 miles Outstanding (2024)
Manorbrook Primary School Primary · 288 pupils · 0.35 miles School remains Good (2023)
Crossways Junior School Primary · 249 pupils · 0.4 miles Good (2024)
Crossways Infant School Primary · 160 pupils · 0.4 miles Requires improvement (2023)
The Castle School Secondary · 1416 pupils · 0.45 miles Report card Jun 2026: Expected standard in every area
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury Primary · 197 pupils · 0.5 miles Good in 2, requires improvement in 2 (2025)
Marlwood School Secondary · 510 pupils · 1.5 miles Good (2023)
Two Bridges Academy Special · 77 pupils · 1.5 miles Not inspected since it opened in 2024

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Inspected in the last six months

School inspectionThu 25 Jun0.45 miles

The Castle School: new Ofsted report card

Achievement: Expected standard. Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard. Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard. Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard. Inclusion: Expected standard. Leadership and governance: Expected standard. Post-16 provision: Expected standard. Safeguarding: Met.

The Castle School, BS35 1HT

Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Thornbury	10	78%
Alveston	3	100%
Almondsbury	1	100%
Iron Acton	1	100%
Bradley Stoke	16	88%
Frampton Cotterell	3	100%
Little Stoke	4	100%

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Thornbury?

10 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Thornbury.

Are the schools in Thornbury good?

78% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 85% across Bristol.