St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS3 4DP · Bristol, City of · primary school
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87th 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 — 0.9/10 against 2,062 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 372 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard in reading and maths? How does the new inspection framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report states that the quality of education "falls short of the expected standard" and pupils "do not achieve as highly as they should." While leaders have established a "clear and ambitious vision" following recent changes, improvements are in their "early stages" and have not yet significantly impacted pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Leaders have implemented a "well sequenced" curriculum and a "high quality and evidence informed" professional learning programme.
- There are "emerging strengths" in mathematics, particularly in developing pupils’ understanding of multiplication.
- Pupils are described as "safe, happy and welcoming," with "warm friendships" and rare bullying.
- Early years provision offers a "warm and welcoming start," with positive relationships helping children feel "safe and secure."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "teach the curriculum as intended" to help pupils build subject knowledge incrementally and address learning gaps.
- The behaviour and attendance policies require "consistent implementation" by all staff to raise standards.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop a "clear understanding of the diversity of modern Britain" to better prepare them for life beyond school.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is "everyone's responsibility" and pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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