St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Bristol, BS32 8EJ · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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41st 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 3,004 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s performance and the national median for higher standards? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "friendly and inclusive" environment where relationships are respectful. The report highlights a "positive learning environment" driven by high expectations and a strong focus on reading, though it notes that the curriculum is less well developed in some wider subjects.
Strengths
- The school fosters a "warm and supportive atmosphere" where pupils feel confident to share worries and adults know families well.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a consistent phonics approach and a mantra to "keep up not catch up" ensuring early support for those at risk.
- Mathematics teaching emphasises rapid recall of number facts, enabling pupils to reason and explain concepts effectively.
- Pupils demonstrate respect, kindness, and confidence, taking pride in leadership roles such as the school council and chaplaincy team.
- The wider offer, including extra-curricular clubs and trips, enriches pupils’ experiences and helps them understand local history.
Areas to improve
- The school must identify precise content for the wider curriculum so pupils can "build knowledge securely" over time, particularly in subjects like geography.
- Assessment in foundation subjects needs to be used more effectively to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future curriculum design.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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