Stanton Drew Primary School, Bristol
Stanton Drew Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bristol, part of Lighthouse Schools Partnership. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 143rd-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 10,901st of 14,452 across England. It was 77% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2012)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Bath and North East Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stanton Drew Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Stanton Drew Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Bath and North East Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Stanton Drew Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Stanton Drew Primary School as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Stanton Drew Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Stanton Drew Primary School are Pensford Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); Chew Magna Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 92% reading, 69% maths); Bishop Sutton Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); and Clutton Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Stanton Drew Primary School.
Pensford Primary SchoolChew Magna Primary SchoolBishop Sutton Primary SchoolClutton Primary School
The trust
Stanton Drew Primary School is one of 34 schools run by Lighthouse Schools Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Stanton Drew Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Stanton Drew Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Stanton Drew Primary School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bath and North East Somerset (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
Stanton Drew Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Stanton Drew Primary is a school where everyone is welcome. The school has a culture based on nurture and care. Staff, parents and carers, and pupils describe a 'family feel.' Pupils are compassionate towards others. Older pupils act as positive role models for younger children. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Pupils attend well and are safe. They are confident that staff will help them if they have any worries.
Staff have high expectations for all children, which are realised. Pupils behave well and show positive attitudes towards their learning. They understand why it is important to do their best. Pupils value the rewards they receive for their conduct, their learning and for reading regularly. They appreciate the variety of experiences they have in the classroom and beyond. Pupils enjoy sharing what they have learned with visitors and are eager to find out about the lives of others.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
School leaders are ambitious for all pupils including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). In most subjects, important knowledge is identified which builds in a logical sequence. In mathematics for example, pupils develop an increasingly sophisticated knowledge of place value over time. In a few subjects, the sequence of the curriculum is not sufficiently precise. As a result, pupils do not build confidently on what they already know. In addition, not all staff have the training they need to support pupils to reach the intended curriculum goals. Consequently, in some subjects, pupils do not develop sufficient depth of knowledge.
Children in the Reception Year make a strong start. The curriculum supports them to develop their knowledge in all areas of their learning. Staff consider carefully how to build the skills and knowledge that children need. For example, children work with play dough to build muscle strength and coordination. This helps prepare them for writing. Children develop a keen sense of collaboration, taking turns and developing emotional control . They are highly motivated and concentrate for sustained periods to solve problems.
From Ofsted's October 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 Outstanding at its July 2012 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
17.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
19 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 80% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 70% to 45% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
15.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Stanton Drew Primary School
Term dates
Stanton Drew Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Bath and North East Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Stanton Drew Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Stanton Drew Primary School is in Bath and North East Somerset; for families living there:
- Bath and North East Somerset's school travel policy: School Travel Policy for compulsory school age children
- How to apply: Apply for free school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 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 Stanton Drew Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
54 pupils
70 places
16 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 Bath and North East Somerset council
Places available
2,107
Applications
1,625
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
All primary applications across Bath and North East Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
21.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
47
Total Pupils
26
Boys
21
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
11.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,878
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,851
Per pupil
£485k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
8.7%
Persistent absence
46
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Stanton Drew Primary School
What are SATs results like at Stanton Drew Primary School?
Of the pupils at Stanton Drew Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 64% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Stanton Drew Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanton Drew Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2012, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Stanton Drew Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Stanton Drew Primary School is oversubscribed, Bath and North East Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Stanton Drew Primary School?
Stanton Drew Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 77% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Stanton Drew Primary School?
Classes at Stanton Drew Primary School average 15.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Stanton Drew Primary School?
Stanton Drew Primary School has around 47 pupils on roll. 17% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Stanton Drew Primary School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Stanton Drew Primary School in 2024/25. 8.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Stanton Drew Primary School?
Apply through Bath and North East Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Stanton Drew 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.
How many road collisions happen near Stanton Drew Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Bath and North East Somerset is 4.5 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stanton Drew Primary School?
Stanton Drew Primary School is at Upper Stanton, Stanton Drew, Bristol, BS39 4EQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)