Merrywood Rd and Myrtle St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1EB
10 simple reasons to choose Southville Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Southville, Bristol.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two and a half classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Southville Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Bristol and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 27.3 pupils per class and 24.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and co-ordinated by topic, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. Infants school pupils participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 27% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2012.
Find another school near Southville Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital Junior School (0.8 miles); Bristol Grammar Infant and Junior School (1.1 miles); Clifton High School, Nursery to Junior Schools (1.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Redland (1.5 miles); St Bonaventure's Catholic Primary School, Bishopston (2.4 miles); Westbury Park School (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital (2.7 miles); Clifton College, Upper School (3.3 miles); Bristol Grammar School (3.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (1.1 miles); Colston's Girls' School (3 miles); Bristol Cathedral Choir School (3.1 miles).