Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Catherine Street, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Bristol for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 152nd of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 November 2012, report published 6 December 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

The school is an inclusive and welcoming environment, where pupils feel safe and valued. They play enthusiastically at social times, during which there is always plenty to interest them. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive and respectful. Pupils know the importance of the school's values and the difference they make. Leaders have made the school motto 'by the river we prosper' central to the life of the school, rooting it in the local community. Pupils trust staff to resolve problems quickly. Bullying is rare and if it does happen teachers deal with it quickly. Pastoral care is strong and ensures that pupils' physical and mental well-being is a priority. There is a focus on developing the skills pupils need to keep themselves safe, including when online. Pupils love coming to school and appreciate the many additional visits, visitors and activities on offer. They learn to express their opinion and understand the importance of valuing the views of others. Opportunities to take part in a range of events and have leadership responsibilities, such as school council and worship committee, help pupils gain important life experiences.

What the school should improve

  • Teachers' subject knowledge is stronger in some subjects than it is in others. Where it is weaker, learning is not sequenced in small steps and tasks that enable all pupils, including pupils with SEND and the most disadvantaged, to achieve well in all subjects. Leaders should continue to prioritise professional development in those curriculum areas where teachers' subject knowledge is weaker so that pupils achieve the very best possible outcomes.
  • Occasionally, staff do not insist on the very best possible behaviour. Some school routines are not commonly agreed and understood. As a result, some pupils' behaviour and attitudes are not as strong as they could be. Leaders should ensure that high expectations of behaviour, including attitudes to learning, are consistently applied.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths48%

48%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

206 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals40.3%

40.3%, 13.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.7%

26.7%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.9%

18.9%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Avonmouth Church of England Primary School and Nursery

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Nova Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Shirehampton Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Oasis Academy Long Cross1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standard47% met the expected standard
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol1 mileOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Jessica Peach
Address
Catherine Street, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9LG
Local authority
Bristol
URN
109140

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.