SchoolScoresSt Peter's CofE Primary School (VC)
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Ellfield Close, Bishopsworth, Bristol, BS13 8EF
0117 377 2186 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 13th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 94 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 91% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern Joint 10th highest of 104 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 108 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%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
58 pupils in this year group.
66% — 7 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 50 |
| Of those, offered a place | 50 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 119 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 47th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 28.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 190th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 72nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 142nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 24.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 151st lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 168th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 67th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 70th lowest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 42nd highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 20.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 105th highest of 220 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 25th highest of 212 state primary schools in Bristol. Higher than 89% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 29.3% | 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
- Headley Park Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheddar Grove Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Four Acres Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fair Furlong Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Greenfield Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- E-ACT Hareclive Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), some aspects weaker 2025 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashton Vale Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parson Street Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dundry CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Luckwell Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Primary School (VC)'s Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Primary School (VC) was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2024.
How did St Peter's CofE Primary School (VC) do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's CofE Primary School (VC)?
99% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's CofE Primary School (VC) to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's CofE Primary School (VC) oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 50 families put St Peter's CofE Primary School (VC) as their first choice for 53 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 50 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 135872.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.