Staple Hill Primary School
Bristol, BS16 4NE · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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76th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.8/10 against 2,388 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Staple Hill 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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Jiu-Jitsu, Ultimate Frisbee, Boxing, Football, Tennis, and Athletics clubs. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 298 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Staple Hill Primary School
Overview
Staple Hill Primary School fulfils the expected standard of education, with pupils generally achieving well and being ready for their next stage. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are happy, safe, and proud of their school, supported by effective leadership and strong partnerships with parents.
Strengths
- Pupils develop strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics, with gaps in learning closing quickly due to effective teaching.
- Behaviour is consistently good; pupils are respectful, have positive attitudes to learning, and bullying rarely occurs.
- Leaders provide effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, helping them achieve in line with national peers.
- The early years environment is calm and safe, with high-quality interactions that ensure children are comfortable and keen to learn.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, and leaders build strong, trusting relationships with parents and external professionals.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should further improve their use of assessment to consistently make appropriate adaptations to teaching and strengthen pupil achievement.
- Leaders should reduce absence further, particularly for some pupils with special educational needs, to ensure high attendance.
- Leaders should evaluate more precisely the impact of their work on pupils facing barriers to learning to ensure support strategies are consistently effective.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 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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