St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
99%
Capacity
633
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Gloucestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 633 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 642 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford "Good", the school is led by headteacher Peter Barnard, it falls under South Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9867th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 69 in South Gloucestershire.
St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford is a popular choice with families — it received 157 applications for 89 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 97 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 Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Tennis, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Gloucestershire, St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Ratcliffe Drive, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 8SG |
| Headteacher | Peter Barnard |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 633 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 633 / 642 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9867th of 13,686
Nationally
971st of 1,469
In South West
55th of 69
In South Gloucestershire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
53%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
157
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
97 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Gifford
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Contact Information
Ratcliffe Drive, Bristol
South Gloucestershire, BS34 8SG
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