St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS37 5BG · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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17th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 4.0% reached the higher standard, below the national median of 7%. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile, St. Marys 101, and RockSteady clubs. Music provision includes drumming workshops and lessons in violin, flute, drums, keyboard, guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
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 higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the St. Marys 101 and RockSteady clubs? How are music lessons scheduled alongside the Daily Mile?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and display positive attitudes towards their learning. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in good behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and proud of their school, enjoying roles such as ‘brave change makers’ and benefiting from supportive relationships with staff.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils read with accuracy and fluency, supported by effective phonics teaching and a vision of ‘keep up’ not ‘catch up’.
- Teachers ensure pupils build on previous learning in core subjects, such as mathematics and music, allowing them to solve complex problems and use accurate vocabulary.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported through precise support plans, enabling them to access the same learning as their peers.
- Staff feel their well-being is considered, and the school fosters a culture where pupils learn to promote equality, diversity, and respect for different relationships.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects where the curriculum is new, teachers are not building on pupils’ knowledge to support future learning, leading to gaps in what pupils know and remember.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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.
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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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