St Peter's Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Hallett's Way, Portishead, BS20 6BTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Portishead for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in North Somerset. It ranks 1st of 56 primary schools in North Somerset. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 February 2023, report published 27 April 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 February 2023

Pupils thrive at this highly inclusive and welcoming school. They fully understand what it means to be a 'St Peter's Citizen'. Pupils say that this helps them feel part of a community where everyone gives their best and sets a positive example to others. Pupils meet leaders' high expectations for behaviour and conduct. They respond extremely well to the clear structures and routines that are in place. Learning progresses without interruption. This starts in the early years where children are eager to learn, listen to instructions carefully and show high levels of respect to one another. Pupils feel safe. Relationships between staff are warm and respectful. Pupils know that staff will listen to them and help them with any worries they have. They say that bullying does not happen. If it did occur, pupils are confident that staff would deal with it quickly. Pupils enjoy the wide range of clubs on offer to them such as choir, coding, chess, hockey, and art. They are proud of the many opportunities they have to become school councillors, eco reps, house captains, digital leaders, and mental health ambassadors. Pupils say that these roles make them feel proud and help them to develop their confidence.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

87 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths79%

79%, 17 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

601 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals5.8%

5.8%, 20.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.3%

5.3%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.7%

9.7%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.7%

3.7%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Peter's Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Portishead Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
High Down Junior School0.9 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
High Down Infant School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Catrin Battista
Address
Hallett's Way, Portishead, BS20 6BT
Local authority
North Somerset
URN
143285

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.