Sea Mills Primary School, based in Bristol, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sea Mills Primary School currently has around 240 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Riverleaze, Bristol, BS9 2HL |
| Website: | www.seamillsprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01179030088 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Andrew Kinnear |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135779 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 240 |
| Number of Boys: | 118 |
| Number of Girls: | 122 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.00% | 156 |
| Other White | 8.30% | 20 |
| African | 7.50% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.60% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 4.20% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.30% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Valley Nursery School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0LP | - not rated | 1,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Mills Primary School Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Primary School and Nursery Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sea Mills Junior School Riverleaze , Sea Mills BS9 2HL | - not rated | 35 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Cedar Park , Stoke Bishop BS9 1BW | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Bishop Church of England Primary School Cedar Park , Stoke Bishop BS9 1BW | - not rated | 775 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Ham Green , Pill BS20 0HU | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Care and Early Education Broadlands Drive , Lawrence Weston BS11 0NT | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Garden School Canford Lane , Bristol BS9 3PE | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,961 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,961 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.