Bishop Road Primary School
Bristol, BS7 8LS · Bristol, City of · primary school
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2nd of 90 primary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 102 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 3,445 of them, against 9.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Choir, French, Art and Craft, Dance, Playground Games, Ballet, Chess and Spanish. Sports options include Tag Rugby, Football, Multi Sports, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and Swimming. Arts activities cover Drawing, Mindful Colouring and Collage. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 779 pupils against a stated capacity of 810. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Road Primary School
Overview
Bishop Road Primary School is described as a place where “pupils flourish” and receive an “exceptional” quality of education. The report highlights that pupils “love to learn” and progress extremely well through a curriculum that is “exceptionally well designed.” Overall, the school is judged as outstanding across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptionally well designed,” with precise knowledge sequencing that helps pupils “make links in their learning” and “make sense of the world around them.”
- Reading is the “highest priority,” with effective phonics instruction ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers” who produce writing of an “exceptional standard.”
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” creating a “calm and purposeful place to learn” where pupils are “supportive and caring” and fully inclusive of one another.
- The school is “very inclusive,” supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and complex medical needs “extremely well” through targeted adaptations.
- Foundation subjects are given equal priority to English and mathematics, ensuring pupils experience a “broad and balanced curriculum” and develop respect for different cultures and beliefs.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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