The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr L Francis (Acting Headteacher) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSheiling School
Independent · 345m away
The Castle School
Secondary · 416m away
Manorbrook Primary School
Primary · 641m away
Gillingstool Primary School
Primary · 762m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School, Thornbury
Primary · 1.1km away
New Siblands School
Special school · 1.3km away
Crossways Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crossways Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury is in Bristol, BS35 1HJ, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Thornbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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