SchoolScoresSt Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Windmill Close, Windmill Hill, St. Mary Redcliffe Primary School, Bristol, BS3 4DP
0117 353 4760 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 3 February 2026.
In short: 7 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. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| 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
97 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 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 15% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 93% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 29% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 17th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 90% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 94% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 64% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 85 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 24% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 85% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND 12th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 28% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 76% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th 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. | 80%said yes | 93% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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
54 pupils in this year group.
30% — 29 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 32 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 30% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 61% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 37% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 59% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 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 Bristol, City of. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 35 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 Church of England 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 | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.8% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 164th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.6% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 46th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.2% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 186th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 163rd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 79th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 84th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 148th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 35% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.3 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 150th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 34th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 26.7% | 17.5%* | 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
- Victoria Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 2 expected, 3 needs attention · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross RC Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oasis Academy Marksbury Road 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southville Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Compass Point Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillcrest Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cathedral Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hannah More Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parson Street Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowle Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School?
80% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put St Mary Redcliffe CofE Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 35 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 144724.
- 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.