St Werburgh's Primary School
Bristol, BS2 9US · Bristol, City of · primary school
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42nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 2,364 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Werburgh's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Days, a Christmas performance, Forest School days, and a residential camp.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 392. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical Forest School day involve for younger children?
What Ofsted said about St Werburgh's Primary School
Overview
St Werburgh’s Primary School is described as a “diverse and inclusive” institution where “pupils are at the heart” of the community. Leaders maintain “high expectations,” fostering an environment where pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and demonstrate “extremely positive attitudes.” The school is characterised as a “calm and purposeful place to learn” with strong pastoral support.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “excellent” behaviour, living up to adult expectations by being “respectful, responsible and safe.”
- Reading is “prioritised and is central to the school’s curriculum,” with a “structured and consistent approach” to phonics helping children become “confident and resilient readers.”
- The curriculum is “well sequenced,” with vocabulary forming an “integral part” of design, supporting reasoning in subjects like mathematics and history.
- Personal development is a “high priority,” with pupils receiving “wider enrichment opportunities” and developing detailed knowledge about discrimination and difference.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is tailored, ensuring “swift support is put in place” through rigorous identification.
Areas to improve
- Strategies to address learning gaps for disadvantaged pupils, particularly in writing and mathematics, “remain in the early stages of implementation,” meaning some are “not as well prepared as their peers.”
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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