Best Primary Schools in South Gloucestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 93 schools across South Gloucestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

South Gloucestershire has 93 primary schools, of which 8 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 78 rated Good — 92% of primary schools in South Gloucestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Bromley Heath Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in South Gloucestershire 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.

93
Total schools
8
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
62.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
38.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Bromley Heath Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Beacon Rise Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
🥉 Hambrook Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
4. Marshfield Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
5. St Helen's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
6. Frampton Cotterell Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. Coniston Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
8. Olveston Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Watermore Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. St Stephen's Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Christ Church, Church of England Infant School, Downend
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Oldbury on Severn Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Hanham Abbots Junior School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Samuel White's Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Broadway Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Wheatfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Almondsbury Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
18. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Winterbourne
Primary
 Good 79 View school
19. Pucklechurch CofE VC Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
20. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Yate
Primary
 Good 78 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in South Gloucestershire?
There are 93 primary schools in South Gloucestershire, of which 8 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in South Gloucestershire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in South Gloucestershire is Bromley Heath Infant School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in South Gloucestershire?
Primary and secondary school applications in South Gloucestershire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the South Gloucestershire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in South Gloucestershire?
9% of primary schools in South Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding and 84% are rated Good. 76.8% 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.