St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
403
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 403 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Ballantine, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 117 applications for 58 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, St Bonaventure's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Egerton Road, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS7 8HP |
| Headteacher | Sarah Ballantine |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 403 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.7% |
| School Capacity | 403 / 420 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
117
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Egerton Road, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS7 8HP
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