St Mary's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Webbs Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Bristol for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 84th of 190 primary schools in Bristol. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 October 2013, report published 6 November 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 June 2024

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is friendly and inclusive. The school's values underpin all aspects of school life. Pupils show respect for people's differences and celebrate each other as unique individuals. Adults know the pupils and families well. Parents appreciate the warm and supportive atmosphere that allows pupils to grow. Relationships are respectful. Pupils are confident to share any worries because they know that adults will help them. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Most pupils respond well to this and strive to meet these expectations. Pupils work hard during lesson time and are keen to contribute their ideas. This begins in Reception Year where children are curious about the world around them. Older pupils listen carefully and cooperate with their peers. This creates a positive learning environment where pupils succeed. Pupils enjoy the opportunities the school provides to develop leadership responsibilities. They are proud to be representatives of the school council and chaplaincy team. Visitors to the school talk to pupils about topical issues. They know they can make a difference to those who are less fortunate, for example through links with the church community and the 'Mini Vinnies' charity.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects in the wider curriculum, the school has not made clear the precise content they want pupils to know and remember. As a result, pupils do not build their knowledge securely. The school should identify the important knowledge and concepts that pupils need to learn and remember so they build knowledge well over time.
  • Assessment in some foundation subjects is not used well enough to check that pupils have remembered what they have been taught. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. The school needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively across all subjects and informs future curriculum design.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above 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 score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

205 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals6.3%

6.3%, 20.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language47.8%

47.8%, 26.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.8%

8.8%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bailey's Court Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford0.6 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Little Stoke Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good47% met the expected standard
Meadowbrook Primary School0.6 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard65% met the expected standard
Stoke Lodge Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Charlotte Dunt
Address
Webbs Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 8EJ
Local authority
South Gloucestershire
URN
131410

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.