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Southville Primary School

Bristol, City of, BS3 1EBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
94 1st-choice / 90 places
Ranking
#4,357
of 13,686 nationally

About Southville Primary School

Southville Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 207 applications for just 90 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3. Of those 207 applications, 94 were first-preference choices, and 89 first-preference offers were made, meaning almost all who put it first got a spot. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, and while there is no formal parent survey data available, the numbers speak for themselves. The school is led by headteacher Andy Bowman and is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is non-religious and serves the Bristol, City of area. With 632 pupils on roll against a capacity of 660, it is running close to full, which only adds to the competitive feel of admissions.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMerrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS3 1EB
HeadteacherAndy Bowman
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils632
Free School Meals (FSM)9.5%
School Capacity632 / 660 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballNetballCricketTennisRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessFilm ClubArt ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Southville Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.