Shirehampton Primary School
Bristol, BS11 9RR · Bristol, City of · primary school
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68th 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 — 1.1/10 against 2,295 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Shirehampton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. 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 (1.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gardening and reading clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 496. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Shirehampton Primary School
Overview
Shirehampton Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive environment where pupils build trusted relationships with staff. Leaders prioritise reading and ensure that subject plans are well sequenced, helping pupils develop a strong foundation in key areas like mathematics and computing. The school fosters a nurturing atmosphere where children are supported to ‘thrive’ emotionally and academically.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school, where staff act as effective role models and deal with disruptive behaviour quickly.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with consistent phonics teaching and support for those at risk of falling behind.
- Staff provide strong pastoral care for pupils with additional needs, ensuring they are well-prepared for the next steps of their education.
- The curriculum includes memorable experiences, such as trips and visitors, which help pupils learn important vocabulary and build knowledge over time.
- Parents praise the school’s work in helping children succeed in a nurturing atmosphere.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, systems to check what pupils remember are not fully developed, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders’ expectations about the care pupils take in their written work are not high enough, resulting in avoidable errors.
- The personal development curriculum does not sufficiently develop pupils’ understanding of different cultures and how other people live.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a strong culture where staff are vigilant, record-keeping is thorough, and pupils understand how to stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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