The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 466
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 10.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Head
- Mr Justin Hoye (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Worrall Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2UH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAurora Grace House School
Independent · 852m away
Clifton College
Independent · 909m away
Westbury Park School
Primary · 936m away
Redland Green School
Secondary · 954m away
Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Primary · 982m away
Clifton High School
Independent · 1.1km away
Cotham School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Cotham Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton's Ofsted rating?
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton?
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton currently has 466 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton take?
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton?
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton is in Bristol, BS8 2UH, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton have a sixth form?
No, St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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