St John's Mead Church of England Primary School, Bristol
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bristol. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 150th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 11,322nd of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School in detail
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to welcome you to St John's Mead CE VC Primary School. We are part of the Sodbury Vale Federation working closely with Horton CE VA Primary School . We are fortunate in having a primary school with 11 classes and a nursery class that takes children from the age of 3; all located in wonderful, spacious grounds."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 4pm, an open day on Friday 13 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in South Gloucestershire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 70% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 48 families put St John's Mead Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 100 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St John's Mead Church of England Primary School are Broadway Infant School (0.6 miles); Raysfield Primary School (0.6 miles, 68% reading, 80% maths); The Ridge Junior School (0.6 miles, 77% reading, 80% maths); and St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate (0.9 miles, Good, 78% reading, 84% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St John's Mead Church of England Primary School.
Broadway Infant SchoolRaysfield Primary SchoolThe Ridge Junior SchoolSt Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Who goes there
11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 36 pupils (10.7%) received SEN support and 12 (3.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yate Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Clock (e-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John's Mead Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St John's Mead Church of England Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St John's Mead Church of England Primary School are Chipping Sodbury School (0.2 miles), Yate Academy (0.9 miles) and Brimsham Green School (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St John's Mead excels at fostering a genuine love of learning while keeping children safe and happy. The school has developed an ambitious, well-planned curriculum with particular strength in early reading and mathematics, ensuring all pupils - including those with additional needs - achieve well. The clear school values create a respectful, calm environment where pupils behave well and support each other's learning.
Key Strengths
- Strong early reading programme with effective phonics teaching and careful book matching to pupils' knowledge
- Well-developed mathematics curriculum focusing on number, reasoning, and problem-solving
- Clear school values emphasising effort, respect for others, and self-care that create a calm, purposeful atmosphere
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who achieve well
- Strong safeguarding culture with swift action on concerns
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, pupils do not always recall previous learning well enough to prepare them for what comes next - teachers should explicitly identify and teach important knowledge so pupils can draw on it more readily
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with a strong culture of safeguarding, appropriate checks on adults, staff training, swift reporting of concerns, and proper referrals to safeguarding partners.
Extracurricular Activities
Local musicians and performers visiting school (reggae group, African theatre group)
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy, safe, and develop a strong love of learning. The school has an ambitious, well-planned curriculum with a strong focus on reading, mathematics, and personal development.
At a Glance
11.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 61% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St John's Mead Church of England Primary School.
- Stagecoach Yate350m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Kids Raysfield930m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St John's Mead Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to South Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
309 pupils
315 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across South Gloucestershire council
Places available
3,640
Applications
3,033
Got 1st preference
92.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across South Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
338
Total Pupils
167
Boys
171
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,509
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,053
Per pupil
£1675k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.0%
Overall absence
11.4%
Persistent absence
271
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St John's Mead Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 61% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is St John's Mead Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, South Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School has around 338 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
5% of sessions were missed at St John's Mead Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 11.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming St John's Mead Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does St John's Mead Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St John's Mead Church of England Primary School: Stagecoach Yate (350m away, registered, not yet graded) and Progressive Kids Raysfield (930m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Gloucestershire is 8 (the median across 127 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St John's Mead Church of England Primary School?
St John's Mead Church of England Primary School is at Hounds Road, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6EE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)