SchoolScoresSt Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TJ
0117 377 2260 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 17 March 2026 , published 14 May 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| 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. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| 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.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
33% — 26 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 48% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 43% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 29 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 65.9% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 63.7% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 175th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 207th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 4% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.9% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 164th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 192nd lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 198th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 11% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.0 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 187th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 135th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 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
- Easton CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cabot Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hannah More Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Evergreen Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-Act Barton Hill Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Werburgh's Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Willow Park CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024, before conversion) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 17 March 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 14 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 149915.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.