St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Bristol, BS5 8AS · Bristol, City of · primary school
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38th 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 — 4.3/10 against 2,933 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School is judged ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ rating. The report highlights a ‘nurturing and inclusive ethos’ where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud to be part of a supportive ‘community’. Leaders have managed staffing changes effectively, ensuring the quality of education remains strong.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘polite, friendly and well mannered’ behaviour, benefiting from positive and respectful relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is ‘designed and sequenced well’, with a strong emphasis on spoken language to support pupils with English as an additional language.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils read with ‘increasing accuracy, fluency and expression’ and receive timely support if they fall behind.
- Assessment in core subjects like mathematics is ‘well used’ to check knowledge and inform future learning, helping pupils build on previous understanding.
- The school promotes personal development well, preparing pupils for life in modern Britain through respect for different beliefs and charitable activities.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not yet used effectively in some wider curriculum subjects, leading to gaps in knowledge and hindering long-term progress for some pupils.
- Learning is not adapted well enough in some subjects to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), limiting their access to work and progress.
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 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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