Southville Primary School
Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Southville Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 168 schools in Bristol. It ranks 15th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 September 2012, report published 24 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
The school is proud to be at the heart of the community for pupils and families. Pupils feel that they belong. They take part in the full life of the school. Many extra-curricular events, such as picnics and fairs, take place throughout the year to bring the school community together. Pupils understand the school's values of connection, courage, imagination and care. They behave well, but if problems occur, staff support them to resolve these with courage and imagination. Pupils know the importance of 'doing the right thing'. Pupils enjoy learning. They talk knowledgably about their recent learning. However, in some subjects, pupils' knowledge is less secure. A wide range of clubs and activities help pupils to discover their interests. These include sports, the arts, and activities such as cooking and coding. All pupils take part in an annual forest school project where they learn about caring for their world. Children in the nursery develop their interests and ideas. They sustain their concentration to complete activities and they explore ideas in creative ways.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is being redesigned. Where this is the case, knowledge is not yet clearly set out or well sequenced. As a result, in some subjects, pupils are not building their knowledge as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that all curriculums are well sequenced to build the knowledge that pupils need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
77 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
632 pupils on roll, with places for 660
Schools near Southville Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross RC Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Compass Point Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Ashton Gate Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Luckwell Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Cathedral Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Andy Bowman
- Phone
- 01173772671
- Address
- Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1EB
- Local authority
- Bristol
- URN
- 108964
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.