Southville Primary School
Bristol, BS3 1EB · Bristol, City of · primary school
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11th 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 — 7.9/10 against 3,999 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southville Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Southfest and Dance, visit the Matthew ship, Bath, Caerleon, and a farm in North Somerset, and attend theatre trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 632 pupils against a stated capacity of 660. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Southville Primary School
Overview
Southville Primary School continues to be a good school, described as being "at the heart of the community" where pupils feel they belong. Leaders and staff are ambitious for all, placing reading, English, and mathematics at the heart of the curriculum with teaching that builds learning step by step. While pupils are safe, happy, and enjoy learning, the report notes that in some subjects, pupils’ knowledge is less secure due to newer curriculum designs.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, understand the school’s values, and know the importance of "doing the right thing".
- Teaching in core subjects is effective, with staff using assessment to check retention and address misconceptions, particularly in mathematics.
- The phonics curriculum is well structured, helping pupils develop fluency in reading, with extra support for those who fall behind.
- Staff provide effective additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive and supportive" of the school, and there is a strong sense of teamwork among staff.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is being redesigned and knowledge is not yet clearly set out or well sequenced, meaning pupils are not building their knowledge as well as they could.
- Leaders need to ensure that all curriculums are well sequenced to build the knowledge that pupils need.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff appropriately trained and using systems effectively to escalate concerns and provide support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
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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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