Best Primary Schools in Bristol, City of 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 101 schools across Bristol, City of. Updated with 2025–26 data.

101

Total schools

Outstanding

23%

Outstanding rate

59.2%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
🥈	Westbury Park School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
🥉	St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
4.	Oasis Academy Marksbury Road Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
5.	Elmlea Junior School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
6.	Bishop Road Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
7.	St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
8.	Headley Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
9.	Brunel Field Primary School Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
10.	Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
11.	Henleaze Junior School Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
12.	Oasis Academy Bank Leaze Primary	Good	70	View school
13.	Brentry Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
14.	St Peter's Church of England Primary School (VC) Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
15.	Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	69	View school
16.	Bridge Farm Primary School Primary	Outstanding	69	View school
17.	Ashton Gate Primary School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
18.	Ashton Vale Primary School Primary	Good	68	View school
19.	Blaise Primary and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	68	View school
20.	Minerva Primary Academy Primary	Good	67	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Bristol, City of?

There are 101 primary schools in Bristol, City of, of which 23 (23%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Bristol, City of?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Bristol, City of is Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Bristol, City of?

Primary and secondary school applications in Bristol, City of are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Bristol, City of council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Bristol, City of?

23% of primary schools in Bristol, City of are rated Outstanding and 51% are rated Good. 68.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.