St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford, Bristol
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford 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 March 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 68th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford in detail
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford in its own words
In its own words: "We currently have 21 classes, with 636 children on roll. St Michael's is a voluntary controlled Church of England school and enjoys strong links with St Michael's Church in Stoke Gifford. We were judged to be a good school at our last Ofsted inspection (May 2022). Please see the Ofsted page for the report."
From the headteacher's welcome: "You will find a wealth of information about our wonderful curriculum as well as learn more about the fantastic children and adults who fill our class rooms with joy and wonder!"
The school runs a breakfast club, from £6.50 per session.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford reached the expected standard in reading and 83% 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 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
For September 2026 entry, 93 families put St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford as their first choice and 141 named it as one of their preferences, for 88 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford are Bailey's Court Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Little Stoke Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 57% reading, 63% maths); and Filton Hill Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 61% maths).
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Bailey's Court Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolLittle Stoke Primary SchoolFilton Hill Primary School
Who goes there
12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 111 pupils (17.4%) received SEN support and 18 (2.8%) 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.
Staffing
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford had 43 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bristol Parkway Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hatchet Road (b), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford issued 7 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford are Abbeywood Community School (0.5 miles), Bradley Stoke Community School (1.3 miles) and Winterbourne Academy (1.7 miles).
Abbeywood Community SchoolBradley Stoke Community SchoolWinterbourne Academy
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; DfE school workforce census; 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 March 2012, 14 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 May 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Michael's is a vibrant community where every child feels valued and known by name, even in a large school. The school excels in reading, mathematics, art and music, with high expectations and skilled teaching. Pupils benefit from wonderful enrichment activities and a strong focus on their wellbeing and personal development.
Key Strengths
- Strong teaching in reading and mathematics with clear expectations and well-matched support for early learners
- Excellent opportunities for creative expression through art, music, drama and a wide range of sports
- Good behaviour standards with clear expectations and positive recognition systems
- Inclusive community that celebrates diversity and provides extensive support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects do not have core knowledge sequenced clearly enough, limiting what pupils retain and can build on
- Teachers do not always use assessment information quickly enough to help vulnerable learners catch up as fast as they could
- History and some other subjects need further curriculum development to ensure key learning steps are clearly mapped out
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with thorough recruitment checks, regular staff training on risks to children, vigilant reporting procedures, and age-appropriate safety education for pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
School productions (Suessical), girls' under-11 football team, sports competitions, school council, green team, breakfast club, daily healthy exercise
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a good school that continues to be a busy and vibrant community where staff know pupils well and aim high for their personal development and academic success.
At a Glance
12.2%
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 78% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.4
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
30.7
KS2
20
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
Newsletter 9
15 May 2026
January 2026 Newsletter
10 Apr 2026
February 2026 Newsletter
10 Apr 2026
March 2026 Newsletter
10 Apr 2026
April 2026 Newsletter
10 Apr 2026
Newsletter 5
10 Feb 2025
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford.
- Play House ChildcareAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stoke Gifford Scheme720m away · Not yet graded
- Rainbow Club830m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford 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
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
5 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
633 pupils
648 places
15 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
111
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
638
Total Pupils
311
Boys
327
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
43
Teachers
14.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,317
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,056
Per pupil
£3509k
Total funding
£105k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
8.9%
Persistent absence
563
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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
Questions parents ask about St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
What are SATs results like at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
Of the pupils at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
No fixed boundary. When St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
Classes at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford average 30.4 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford has around 638 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
4.4% of sessions were missed at St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford in 2024/25. 8.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
Apply through South Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Play House Childcare (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 5 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford?
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford is at Ratcliffe Drive, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)