Bishop Sutton Primary School
Bristol, BS39 5XD · Bath and North East Somerset · primary school
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12th of 53 primary schools in Bath and North East Somerset we can score, 63 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 — 7.7/10 against 4,132 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Sutton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. 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 (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, play tennis, swim, and attend Forest School. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Bishop Sutton Primary School
Overview
Bishop Sutton Primary School is described as a place where pupils “enjoy learning” and are “well prepared for the next stage of their education.” The report highlights a “calm and purposeful environment” where staff form “trusting, caring relationships” with pupils, ensuring they feel “happy, safe and valued.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with learning “sequenced well to build pupils’ knowledge” through regular recapping and retrieval practice.
- Reading is a “high priority,” with an “effective” phonics approach that helps children become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, being “polite and well-mannered” while adhering to the rule to “be kind, be safe and be responsible.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well-supported,” with learning adapted so they can access the curriculum alongside their peers.
- Pupils take on leadership roles seriously, such as acting as “book ambassadors” and influencing charity choices through the school council.
Areas to improve
- In some areas, the curriculum is “not implemented as intended,” preventing pupils from making links to previous learning and deepening their knowledge.
- Some parents of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities do not fully understand how their children are supported and would welcome more information.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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