The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 73 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 632
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Andy Bowman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
March 2004 | Inspection
Location
Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Cross RC Primary School
Primary · Very close
Compass Point Primary School
Primary · 603m away
Ashton Gate Primary School
Primary · 728m away
Luckwell Primary School
Primary · 898m away
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
LPW Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
Redcliffe Childrens Centre and Maintained Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southville Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southville Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southville Primary School?
Southville Primary School currently has 632 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southville Primary School take?
Southville Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southville Primary School?
Southville Primary School is in Bristol, BS3 1EB, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southville Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Southville Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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