Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bristol

In its own words: "At Avonmouth C of E Primary School, we are proud of our Christian foundations and ethos. We are firmly rooted in the local community, with a close bond to our local church."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, I would like to warmly welcome you to Avonmouth C of E School Nursery. Avonmouth C of E School and Nursery is situated in the village of Avonmouth between the M5 and the bustling docks. As a Church of England School, we have strong links with St Andrew’s Church."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, hockey, gymnastics, multi-sports, dance, choir and forest school.

In 2025, 55% of Year 6 pupils at Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Bristol, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 63% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery are Nova Primary School (0.4 miles); Shirehampton Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 59% reading, 60% maths); St Bernard's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, 80% reading, 87% maths); and Oasis Academy Long Cross (1 mile, Good, 55% reading, 56% maths).

Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 26.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (64%), Black (5%) and Mixed (5%).

Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Portway Park & Ride Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Avonmouth Rbt (n-bound), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 114 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bristol, City of (417).

In 2024/25, Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery issued 27 suspensions, 12.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery are Oasis Academy Brightstowe (0.8 miles), St Bede's Catholic College (1.6 miles) and St Katherine's School (1.6 miles).