The Manor Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS36 2LF · South Gloucestershire · primary school
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54th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Manor Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in December 2025 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, cricket, netball, multi-sports, sports skills, dodgeball, volleyball, tag rugby, and dance, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the areas graded lower in the recent inspection? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Manor Church of England Primary School
Overview
The Manor Church of England Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for secondary school. Leaders have established a positive culture with strong attendance and behaviour, ensuring that most pupils achieve at or above national expectations in core subjects.
Strengths
- Attendance is a high priority, with robust systems ensuring levels remain above national averages.
- Pupils demonstrate highly positive behaviour, showing respect to one another and embodying the school’s values.
- The curriculum is well sequenced and ambitious, with particular success in early reading and phonics outcomes.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Leaders and governors work collaboratively, demonstrating high professional standards and a clear focus on pupil welfare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils who are ready to move on to new learning do so quickly enough, particularly in writing and spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Leaders should further develop their strategic oversight of inclusion and pupil premium funding to systematically adapt support for disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified 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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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