St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
95%
Capacity
398
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 398 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christina Brugger, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12510th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 74th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 121 applications for 48 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, St Mary Redcliffe Church of England 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Windmill Close, St. Mary Redcliffe Primary School, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS3 4DP |
| Headteacher | Christina Brugger |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 398 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.7% |
| School Capacity | 398 / 420 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12510th of 13,686
Nationally
1304th of 1,469
In South West
74th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
40%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
121
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windmill Close, St. Mary Redcliffe Primary School, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS3 4DP
Windmill Close, St. Mary Redcliffe Primary School, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS3 4DP
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