St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
About St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton
St Johns Church of England Primary School, Clifton, sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 results, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Bristol average of 58%. That ten-point gap is a solid indicator of consistent classroom performance, and the school’s ranking of 23rd out of 85 primary schools in the city places it in the top third locally. More striking still is the parent feedback: 99% of respondents would recommend the school, and in the most recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors awarded Outstanding ratings for personal development, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and early years provision, with the quality of education judged Good. The school has held a Good rating overall across its recent inspections, though its previous inspection in 2015 had judged it Outstanding across the board. For a Church of England primary with 466 pupils and a below-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 10.1%, these figures suggest a school that is performing well above the norm for its area.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 234 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 22 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: stjohnsprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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