St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bristol
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 38th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 3,012th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Mary's Catholic Primary School in its own words
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The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in South Gloucestershire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 87% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Mary's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are Bailey's Court Primary School (0.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); Little Stoke Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 63% maths); and Meadowbrook Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 73% maths).
St Mary's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Bailey's Court Primary SchoolSt Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke GiffordLittle Stoke Primary SchoolMeadowbrook Primary School
Who goes there
6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 47.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (25%), Asian (20%) and Black (15%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 6 (2.9%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Baileys Court Inn (se-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mary's Catholic Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Mary's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mary's Catholic Primary School are Bradley Stoke Community School (0.8 miles), Abbeywood Community School (1.1 miles), Winterbourne Academy (1.4 miles) and Patchway Community School (1.6 miles).
Bradley Stoke Community SchoolAbbeywood Community SchoolWinterbourne AcademyPatchway Community School
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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is friendly and inclusive. The school's values underpin all aspects of school life. Pupils show respect for people's differences and celebrate each other as unique individuals.
Adults know the pupils and families well. Parents appreciate the warm and supportive atmosphere that allows pupils to grow. Relationships are respectful. Pupils are confident to share any worries because they know that adults will help them.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Since the last inspection, there have been many changes in leadership. However, the school is now in a period of stability and has taken swift and significant steps to strengthen the curriculum.
Reading is at the centre of the curriculum. The school promotes a love of reading at every opportunity. Teachers wear 'ask me what I am reading' badges which instigate conversations about books. Older pupils read a wide range of books by different authors. The school has designed the reading curriculum to ensure pupils learn about diversity. From the very first day of school, children learn to read. Adults have received training to ensure they are experts in the delivery of the phonics programme. As a result, there is a consistent approach to how pupils learn phonics. The school's mantra to 'keep up not catch up' means that pupils at risk of falling behind receive the support they need. Pupils in the early stages of reading have books that match the sounds they know. This supports them to develop as confident readers. All of this enriches pupils' reading experience and develops a love of reading.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2013 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.7
Avg class size
30.7
KS2
3
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mary's Catholic Primary School.
- Rainbow ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Play House Childcare910m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Mary's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's Catholic 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
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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.
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Your chances of a place at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
206 pupils
210 places
4 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
11.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
205
Total Pupils
105
Boys
100
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,801
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,263
Per pupil
£1136k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
189
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 Mary's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 86% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Catholic 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Mary's Catholic Primary School average 30.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has around 205 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Catholic 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Rainbow Club (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is at Webbs Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8EJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)