St Werburgh's Primary School
100%
Capacity
392
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Werburgh's Primary School
St Werburgh's Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Bristol, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 392 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 392 places).
Ofsted has rated St Werburgh's Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Faulkner, it falls under Bristol, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6134th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 85 in Bristol, City of.
St Werburgh's Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 142 applications for 60 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 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 Werburgh's Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Bristol, City of, St Werburgh's 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | James Street, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS2 9US |
| Headteacher | Helen Faulkner |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 392 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.7% |
| School Capacity | 392 / 392 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6134th of 13,686
Nationally
567th of 1,469
In South West
29th of 85
In Bristol, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
65%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
142
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
James Street, Bristol
Bristol, City of, BS2 9US
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