Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
101%
Capacity
212
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 212 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Lux, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4539th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Bristol 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Tide Grove, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS11 0PA |
| Headteacher | S Lux |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 212 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 212 / 210 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4539th of 13,686
Nationally
398th of 1,469
In South West
18th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
69%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tide Grove, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS11 0PA
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