Best primary schools in Bristol
School-first Bristol moves still need postcode discipline because popular areas are not uniformly strong. This ranking covers 103 primary schools in the Bristol local authority. Postcode area BS8 has the highest average school score (86.0 across 3 schools), while BS10 sits at the lower end (26.1). 83% of ranked Bristol primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Bristol on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Bristol comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Bristol ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | E-Act St Ursula's Academy | 85.2 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Summerhill Academy | 84.3 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Christ Church Church of England Primary School | 84.2 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 14 | Greenfield E-ACT Primary Academy | 83.5 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Headley Park Primary School | 81 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Hotwells Primary School | 79.4 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Cathedral Primary School | 77.5 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Hareclive E-ACT Academy | 76.9 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 19 | St Werburgh's Primary School | 76.3 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Ashton Vale Primary School | 75.3 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Southville Primary School | 74.3 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Oasis Academy New Oak | 72.7 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | St Bernard's Catholic Primary School | 72.3 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Oasis Academy Bank Leaze | 70.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Ss Peter and Paul RC Primary School | 70.5 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School | 70 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Perry Court E-ACT Academy | 67.7 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Minerva Primary Academy | 67.5 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Blaise Primary and Nursery School | 66.9 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy | 66.3 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Bristol
What is the best primary school in Bristol?
Westbury Park School is the top-ranked primary school in Bristol (LocaleIQ score 99.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 91% · higher 33%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Bristol primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Bristol?
St Bede's Catholic College tops the Bristol secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 91.8). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 57.1. See the full secondary school ranking for Bristol for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Bristol have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Bristol: Westbury Park School (KS2 expected 91%, higher 33%); Bishop Road Primary School (KS2 expected 86%, higher 23%); Elmlea Junior School (KS2 expected 83%, higher 9%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Bristol are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
9 primary schools in the Bristol ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Westbury Park School, Bishop Road Primary School, Elmlea Junior School, Oasis Academy Marksbury Road, Ashton Gate Primary School, and 4 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bristol?
This ranking covers 103 primary schools in the Bristol comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Bristol has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, BS8 has the strongest cluster — 86.0 average across 3 ranked primary schools. BS10 sits at the lower end (26.1 average). School-first Bristol moves still need postcode discipline because popular areas are not uniformly strong. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.