St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS37 6EE · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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71st of 82 primary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 93 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 4,195 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| 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.
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco Club and School Council, or take part in netball, gymnastics, athletics, tag rugby, football, swimming, and dance. Music options include flute, fife, recorder, guitars, ukulele, keyboard, piano, and violin. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
Since the 2023 inspection is now two years old, what specific improvements have been made since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
Overview
St John’s Mead Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" where pupils are "happy and safe." Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that prioritises reading and mathematics, fostering a strong foundation for learning across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes" and "respect each other’s learning," with bullying being rare and swiftly addressed.
- The early reading curriculum is "sharply focused" on phonic knowledge, ensuring pupils read accurately and fluently from carefully matched books.
- The mathematics curriculum effectively develops pupils’ "mathematical reasoning" and ability to solve problems, with work presented "neatly and with pride."
- The curriculum successfully meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well" due to targeted adaptations.
- Staff feel "well supported and developed" by leaders, who maintain a clear vision and ensure governors provide "effective support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils "do not always recall knowledge from their previous learning as well as they could," leaving them poorly prepared for subsequent topics.
- Teaching should ensure important subject knowledge is "clearly identified and explicitly taught" so pupils can draw more readily on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "strong culture of safeguarding" and ensuring staff swiftly report concerns to protect children.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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