St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Bristol, BS37 4EP · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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40th 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 3,685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.6/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the CAFOD Club, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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 bridge the gap between the current 55.0% attainment rate and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils are happy and relationships are strong, significant weaknesses in curriculum design and implementation mean learning is inconsistent and lacks rigour.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and enjoy coming to school regularly” within a “nurturing environment” where they treat one another with kindness.
- Pupils have a “strong voice in the school,” contributing to roles such as pupil chaplains and the health and safety panel.
- Personal development is a priority, with “strong support for pupils’ well-being and mental health” including learning about sleep and breathing techniques.
- Early years reading provision is successful, with Reception children learning to “segment words and blend sounds confidently.”
Areas to improve
- The school must identify the “precise knowledge it wants pupils to know” and develop staff subject expertise, as current curriculum design lacks rigour and staff often lack a “secure grasp” of subjects.
- The school should “rapidly improve the consistency of the implementation of its curriculum” so pupils learn well across all subjects and ages, rather than experiencing uneven outcomes.
- Teaching must be better adapted for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as current provision is “sometimes imprecise” and not well matched to their starting points.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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