SchoolScoresSt Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Bank Road, Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JG
01454 631137 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 October 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 108 of its 220 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 112 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 Joint 50th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 56th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 59th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 89th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 5% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 79th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 82nd highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
17 pupils in this year group.
65% — about the same as the South Gloucestershire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 172nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 14.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 210th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 106th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.1% | 13.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 128th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 15.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 138th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 109th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 90th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 107th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 32nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.8 | 21.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 83rd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 12.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 108th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 59% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 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
- Severn Beach Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Almondsbury CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coniston Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Olveston CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 October 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary?
78% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put St Peter's Anglican / Methodist VC Primary as their first choice for 22 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 20 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 132927.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.