St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury
Bristol, BS20 7TR · North Somerset · primary school
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1st of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 — 8.8/10 against 4,024 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
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, Portbury overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Tagging Games, Arts and crafts, and Dance clubs. Sports include Dodgeball, Archery, Football, Hockey, Gymnastics, Basketball, Multi-Sports, and Athletics. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury
Overview
Pupils “love coming to school” and benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that builds on prior learning. The inspection highlights “highly positive attitudes” and strong relationships, with staff maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exceptional manners” and are “keen to offer their suggestions in a respectful way,” supported by staff who celebrate behaviour through rewards.
- The curriculum is well-designed, allowing pupils to “deepen their understanding of key concepts,” such as Year 6 students explaining photosynthesis.
- Reading is prioritised with a “wide variety of texts,” inspiring pupils to develop a “love of reading” and build knowledge of sentence structures.
- The school creates an “inclusive learning environment” where staff adapt teaching and use “precise interventions” to ensure all pupils, including those with special educational needs, are ready for new learning.
- Attendance has improved as the school is “tenacious in improving attendance” and works constructively with parents.
Areas to improve
- Staff must better check pupils’ knowledge of sounds during reading to address misconceptions, as “incorrect sounds are not always addressed well enough,” which stalls some pupils’ fluency and confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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