Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
Bristol, BS11 0PA · Bristol, City of · primary school
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49th 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 — 2.5/10 against 3,182 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, dance, yoga, and Forest School, alongside a KS2 choir and termly performances. A Year 6 camp is offered, and both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
Overview
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a ‘friendly and welcoming’ environment where pupils are ‘proud to attend’ and benefit from high expectations for behaviour and achievement. Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that prioritises reading and mathematics, ensuring most pupils, including those with special educational needs, make strong progress.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘polite and courteous’ behaviour, creating a ‘calm and purposeful environment’ conducive to learning.
- Reading is highly prioritised; staff share a ‘love of reading’ and ensure books match the phonics sounds pupils learn, helping them gain confidence.
- The mathematics curriculum is ‘designed and sequenced well’, with teachers using resources effectively to develop understanding from the early years.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils developing ‘Habits of Mind’ and understanding fundamental British values through opportunities like charity fundraising.
- Staff support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is precise, allowing most to ‘learn the same curriculum as their peers’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems in some wider curriculum subjects, such as history, are still being developed and are ‘not yet used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge they have been taught’.
- Consequently, pupils ‘do not build their knowledge well enough over time’ in these subjects, hampering progress as they struggle to make links between concepts.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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