St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Bristol, BS16 3QR · Bristol, City of · primary school
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29th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.8/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cafod Club and participate in sports including girls football, basketball, dodgeball, gymnastics, badminton, tag-rugby, and netball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum balance academic rigour with the wide range of sports offered?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils are polite and respectful. The report highlights a calm, purposeful atmosphere with strong relationships between staff and pupils, underpinned by the school’s Catholic ethos and values. While leadership has high expectations and the curriculum is well-designed in key areas, inconsistencies in teaching across some subjects require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of the school’s values, demonstrating kindness and understanding of diversity through reading texts such as ‘Windrush Child’.
- The mathematics curriculum is “well planned and carefully sequenced,” with teachers providing clear explanations and ensuring pupils routinely practise important knowledge.
- Staff share a “love of reading,” and children develop language skills and phonics confidence quickly, with effective support for those who fall behind.
- Leaders are ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive precise support and learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors ask “challenging questions” to help the school improve, and staff feel valued and appreciated by leaders.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is “not consistently strong across all subjects,” leaving some pupils unclear on what they are learning.
- Assessment is “not used effectively” in some areas to ascertain what pupils know, resulting in gaps in knowledge that hinder long-term learning progression.
- Leaders must ensure they record safeguarding recruitment checks with accuracy on the single central record.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a clear culture across the school and staff who understand how to identify and report concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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