SchoolScoresSt Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Boscombe Crescent, Downend, Bristol, BS16 6QR
01454 866690 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 December 2025 , published 1 February 2026.
In short: 1 expected, 6 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Bristol comparisons use the 19 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 201 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 39% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 20% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 38% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern 19th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 15% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 85% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 15th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 4% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 76% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 18% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 93% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 32%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
26 pupils in this year group.
46% — 18 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 54% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 13 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 102nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 120th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 53rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 42nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.2% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 190th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 162nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 212th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 177th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 72nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 66% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.9 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.5 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 117th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 15.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Stanbridge Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bromley Heath Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bromley Heath Infant School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023)
- Barley Close Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blackhorse Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 strong, 4 expected · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Emersons Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church, CofE Infant School, Downend 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Frome Vale Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church, CofE Junior School, Downend 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mangotsfield CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 December 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 expected, 6 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
79% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 109268.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.