The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 493
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Laurie Munro (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
St Mary's Walk, Shirehampton, Bristol, BS11 9RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernard's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 471m away
Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Secondary · 680m away
Nova Primary School
Primary · 806m away
Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 929m away
Oasis Academy Long Cross
Primary · 1.4km away
Bluebell Valley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Bristol Gateway School
Special school · 1.6km away
North Star 240�
Academy · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shirehampton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shirehampton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shirehampton Primary School?
Shirehampton Primary School currently has 493 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shirehampton Primary School take?
Shirehampton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shirehampton Primary School?
Shirehampton Primary School is in Bristol, BS11 9RR, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shirehampton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shirehampton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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