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.

Bristol, City of has 101 primary schools, of which 13 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 77 rated Good — 89% of primary schools in Bristol, City of are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Elmlea Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 23 schools in Bristol, City of. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Bristol, City of follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

101
Total schools
13
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
59.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Elmlea Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Bishop Road Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥉 Oasis Academy Marksbury Road
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
4. Summerhill Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
5. Evergreen Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. Hotwells Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
7. Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
8. Oasis Academy Bank Leaze
Primary
 Good 81 View school
9. Chester Park Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. St Anne's Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Sefton Park Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Summerhill Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Broomhill Infant & Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Henleaze Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Nova Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Minerva Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Southville Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 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 13 (13%) 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 Elmlea Infant 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?
13% of primary schools in Bristol, City of are rated Outstanding and 76% 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.