The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 65.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- THE CARDINAL NEWMAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel James
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
Pennywell Road, Bristol, BS5 0TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEaston Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Easton CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
The City Academy Bristol
Secondary · 1.0km away
Snowdon Village
Free school · 1.2km away
St Philips Marsh Nursery School and Barton Hill Childrens Centre/Cashmore Early Years Centre
Nursery · 1.5km away
Redfield Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School?
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School take?
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School?
St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School is in Bristol, BS5 0TJ, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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