As applications for primary school places have opened in Bristol, schools across the city are opening their doors to welcome the future cohort for open evenings.
The events are designed to allow parents and potential pupils to see what the primary schools in their area are like and can help them choose where to apply.
We have compiled the Bristol schools with the highest percentage of students who have met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023 and those who exceeded the standard, based on data published by the British Government on its website.
The expected standard is achieved when the student received a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assess them as “working at the expected standard” or better in writing.
We then looked at which of these schools had received an overall Ofsted rating of “good” or “outstanding” before this measure was dropped this month.
This means the quality of education provided, student behaviour and attitudes, school leadership and management, and student safeguarding have all been found to either meet or exceed government standards.
Scroll through to learn about the “best” primary schools in Bristol based on percentage of students who have met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths and Ofsted ratings.
1. Summerhill Academy
94% of students met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Summerhill Academy, with 10% achieving at a higher standard. The school was rated "good" by Ofsted in May 2022. | Google
2. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School
87% of students met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, with 7% achieving at a higher standard. The school was rated "good" by Ofsted in October 2023. | BristolWorld
3. Bishop Road Primary School
At Bishop Road Primary School, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 26% achieving at a higher standard. The school was rated "outstanding" by Ofsted in December 2023. | Google
4. Elmea Junior School
At Elmlea Junior School, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 16% achieving at a higher standard. The school was rated "outstanding" by Ofsted in April 2015. | Lewis Clarke via geograph.co.uk