St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now St Mary's Church of England Primary School.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate, Bristol
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 63rd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 8 Oct 2026
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate in detail
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include guitar and cooking.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 5:45pm, from £4.00 per session.
Coming up: an open evening on Monday 16 November 2026, an admissions event on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an admissions event on Friday 4 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in South Gloucestershire
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 72% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
For September 2026 entry, 60 families put St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate as their first choice and 139 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate are St Mary's Church of England Primary School (under 0.1 miles); The Ridge Junior School (0.3 miles, 77% reading, 80% maths); Broadway Infant School (0.3 miles); and Tyndale Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 52% reading, 52% maths).
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolThe Ridge Junior SchoolBroadway Infant SchoolTyndale Primary School
Who goes there
12.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Yate Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Lawns (n-bound), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate issued 9 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mary's is a happy, caring school where children feel safe and supported. Teachers are skilled at making learning engaging and fun, with a particular strength in teaching reading. The school goes the extra mile to support pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they can fully participate in all learning alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics teaching from early years - pupils read fluently and with confidence
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through precise support plans, allowing them to access the same learning as peers
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils, with a safe, supportive school environment
- Well-developed curriculum that builds on pupils' previous learning in most subjects
- High staff morale and school focus on teacher well-being and professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Some wider curriculum subjects have newly designed curricula with gaps in pupil knowledge - need to ensure better progression over time so pupils know and remember more
- In some subjects beyond core areas, teachers are not yet building effectively on pupils' previous knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff ensuring pupils are kind and fair to one another and pupils knowing they can talk to trusted adults about concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, choir, embroidery, leadership roles as house captains and brave change makers, buddy system for younger children
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy and feel safe. Teachers make learning engaging, have high expectations for all pupils, and prioritize reading development.
At a Glance
12.1%
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 improved from 70% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 72% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
7
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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate.
- Atlas Camps YateAt the school · Not yet graded
- The Oaks Preschool & out of school club770m away · Ofsted: Good
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate is in South Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to South Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
314 pupils
315 places
1 spare place 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
314
Total Pupils
156
Boys
158
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
17.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,902
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,974
Per pupil
£1715k
Total funding
£50k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
8.0%
Persistent absence
276
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
What are SATs results like at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate?
Of the pupils at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate?
No fixed boundary. When St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate 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 Church of England Primary School, Yate?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate?
Classes at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate average 28.7 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 Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate has around 314 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate?
4.2% of sessions were missed at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate in 2024/25. 8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate 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 Church of England Primary School, Yate have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Atlas Camps Yate (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.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate is at Church Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5BG.