What are the best primary schools in Bristol?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Bristol include Sky Vale, The Downs Preparatory School, and Blagdon Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How are primary schools in Bristol ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

How do primary schools in Bristol perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bristol, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average class size in Bristol primary schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Bristol is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How do I choose a primary school in Bristol?

When choosing a primary school in Bristol, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 24 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Best Primary Schools in Bristol

24 primary schools found

Key Facts

In Bristol, 24 primary schools, which account for 30.0% of the total, provide education to 4,890 pupils across the city.
All inspected primary schools in Bristol have achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 0 Outstanding and 6 Good out of 6 inspected schools.
Primary schools in Bristol have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.87, with 62.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 and 11.0% eligible for free school meals.
Bristol primary schools have a persistent absence rate of 10.4%, with £7,221 spent per pupil and 7.9% of pupils having special educational needs.

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Sky Vale

Bristol, BS40 5TD

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–18

The Downs Preparatory School

Bristol, BS48 1PF

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils262

P/T Ratio–

Blagdon Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Bristol, BS40 7RW

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected79%

Absence4.8%

Pupils94

P/T Ratio15.7

Northleaze Church of England Primary School

Bristol, BS41 9NG

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected88%

Absence4.1%

Pupils199

P/T Ratio23.7

West Leigh Infant School

Ofsted

Good

Bristol, BS48 3NG

Academy · Primary · Ages 5–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence5.2%

Pupils137

P/T Ratio22.1

Yatton Infant School

Ofsted

Good

Bristol, BS49 4HJ

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7

KS2 Expected–

Absence4.1%

Pupils168

P/T Ratio23.9

Wrington Church of England Primary School

Bristol, BS40 5NA

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected63%

Absence4.8%

Pupils198

P/T Ratio19.5

Backwell Church of England Junior School

Bristol, BS48 3JJ

Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected63%

Absence4.4%

Pupils228

P/T Ratio23.7

Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School

Bristol, BS20 7JF

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected63%

Absence4.4%

Pupils417

P/T Ratio24.9

Dundry Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Bristol, BS41 8JE

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected80%

Absence5.6%

Pupils89

P/T Ratio16.0

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Bristol, BS49 5DX

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected64%

Absence7.3%

Pupils194

P/T Ratio21.2

Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School

Bristol, BS48 1UA

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected70%

Absence4.5%

Pupils193

P/T Ratio25.0

Birdwell Primary School

Bristol, BS41 9AZ

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected79%

Absence4.8%

Pupils424

P/T Ratio22.4

Churchill Church of England Primary School

Bristol, BS40 5EL

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected67%

Absence5.0%

Pupils204

P/T Ratio23.0

Crockerne Church of England Primary School

Ofsted

Good

Bristol, BS20 0JP

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected30%

Absence4.7%

Pupils319

P/T Ratio21.2

Wraxall Church of England Primary School

Bristol, BS48 1LB

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected33%

Absence5.2%

Pupils70

P/T Ratio10.6

High Down Junior School

Bristol, BS20 6DY

Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected75%

Absence5.0%

Pupils341

P/T Ratio23.8

Court-De-Wyck Church School

Bristol, BS49 4NF

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected73%

Absence4.2%

Pupils128

P/T Ratio20.9

Golden Valley Primary School

Bristol, BS48 1BB

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected78%

Absence4.2%

Pupils411

P/T Ratio23.6

Yatton Church of England Junior School

Bristol, BS49 4HJ

Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11

KS2 Expected45%

Absence4.6%

Pupils310

P/T Ratio21.1

Ravenswood School

Ofsted

Good

Bristol, BS48 2NN

Special · Primary · Ages 4–19

KS2 Expected0%

Absence8.2%

Pupils136

P/T Ratio6.8

Burrington Church of England Primary School

Bristol, BS40 7AD

Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected54%

Absence5.2%

Pupils103

P/T Ratio24.5

Winford Church of England Primary School

Bristol, BS40 8AD

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected58%

Absence6.2%

Pupils185

P/T Ratio22.1

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury

Bristol, BS20 7TR

Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11

KS2 Expected59%

Absence5.1%

Pupils80

P/T Ratio21.3

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 primary schools in Bristol, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Bristol	England
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	63%	61%
AttendancePersistent Absence	10%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	21.9:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,221	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Primary Schools in Bristol

Key Facts

Sky Vale

The Downs Preparatory School

Blagdon Primary School

Northleaze Church of England Primary School

West Leigh Infant School

Yatton Infant School

Wrington Church of England Primary School

Backwell Church of England Junior School

Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School

Dundry Church of England Primary School

St Andrew's CofE Primary School

Flax Bourton Church of England Primary School

Birdwell Primary School

Churchill Church of England Primary School

Crockerne Church of England Primary School

Wraxall Church of England Primary School

High Down Junior School

Court-De-Wyck Church School

Golden Valley Primary School

Yatton Church of England Junior School

Ravenswood School

Burrington Church of England Primary School

Winford Church of England Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best primary schools in Bristol?

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How do primary schools in Bristol perform at Key Stage 2?

What is the average class size in Bristol primary schools?

How do I choose a primary school in Bristol?

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