Mary Elton Primary School
North Somerset, BS21 7SX · North Somerset · primary school
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13th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,999 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. 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 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mary Elton 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 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 347 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are not reaching the higher standard? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mary Elton Primary School
Overview
Mary Elton Primary School is described as a “safe, friendly school” where staff “care deeply for the well-being of pupils.” The report highlights a significant transformation in the quality of education, noting that leaders and staff have worked with “urgency” to improve teaching and learning. Consequently, current pupils, including most with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), “learn well,” and the school has moved from a previous rating of ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Good’ across all categories.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind and respectful” and form “close, nurturing relationships with staff.”
- The curriculum is “typically well structured,” particularly in computing, where pupils become “knowledgeable about the digital world.”
- Early reading is taught effectively; children in Reception “learn to read successfully” and are “eager readers.”
- Strong governance provides “both challenge and support,” and staff value the ongoing training provided by the trust.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils learning about democracy and developing leadership skills through roles such as “digital leaders.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure that pupils with “complex SEND” receive the “bespoke support they require to flourish,” as some currently do not learn as well as intended.
- In some subjects, teachers do not sufficiently “extend and deepen pupils’ knowledge,” limiting their ability to demonstrate in-depth understanding.
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 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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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