St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Bristol, BS35 1HJ · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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80th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
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, Thornbury overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2 out of 10 among them, against 0.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile, Sports Leadership, CurboStack! Event, Girls Rugby Tournament, KS2 Cross Country Race, Jailbreak Event, Indoor Athletics Event, and Dodgeball Competition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 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? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe,” forming “warm, positive relationships” within a “calm and orderly” environment. While the school fosters a strong ethos and good behaviour, the quality of education and leadership currently “requires improvement” due to inconsistencies in curriculum planning and assessment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “good attendance” and “positive attitudes to their learning,” with “rarely any disruption in lessons.”
- The school promotes personal development through a “distinctive ethos,” encouraging pupils to contribute to the community and learn about “justice, peace and hope.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and the school provides an “effective personal, social and health education programme.”
- Leaders have “strengthened how it identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)” in most subjects.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in Reception Year does not build sufficiently on children’s starting points, hindering their knowledge and vocabulary acquisition.
- The school does not use assessment effectively to identify gaps and misconceptions, leading to inconsistent teaching adaptations and learning gaps, particularly in writing.
- Governors have not provided sufficient challenge or oversight, lacking “tenacious” assurance of the school’s effectiveness.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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