Mary Elton Primary School
82%
Capacity
345
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Mary Elton Primary School
Mary Elton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Somerset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 345 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Mary Elton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Thomas Newell, it falls under North Somerset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6190th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 57 in North Somerset.
Mary Elton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 49 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mary Elton Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Somerset, Mary Elton Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mary Elton Primary School, Clevedon, North Somerset, North Somerset, BS21 7SX |
| Headteacher | Thomas Newell |
| Local Authority | North Somerset |
| Number of Pupils | 345 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.9% |
| School Capacity | 345 / 420 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6190th of 13,686
Nationally
572nd of 1,469
In South West
26th of 57
In North Somerset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
32%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British91.6%
- White (other)4.6%
- Mixed1.2%
- Asian0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Mary Elton Primary School, Clevedon, North Somerset
North Somerset, BS21 7SX
Mary Elton Primary School, Clevedon, North Somerset
North Somerset, BS21 7SX
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