The short version
Above-average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 80
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Amy Townsend
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Portbury, Bristol, Somerset, BS20 7TR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury currently has 80 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury is in Bristol, BS20 7TR, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Portbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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