Located in Bristol, Shirehampton Primary School is a primary school, 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.
Shirehampton Primary School currently has around 493 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 16 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.6%).
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: | St Mary's Walk, Bristol, BS11 9RR |
| Website: | www.shirehamptonprimaryschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01179031447 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bristol, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Laurie Munro |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 132196 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 496 |
| Number of Pupils: | 493 |
| Number of Boys: | 261 |
| Number of Girls: | 232 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.60% | 368 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 39 |
| African | 3.90% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 1,571 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirehampton Primary School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Junior School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirehampton Infant School St Mary's Walk , Shirehampton BS11 9RR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | - not rated | 514 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Shirehampton BS11 9TU | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Brightstowe Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 743 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Community School Penpole Lane , Shirehampton BS11 0EB | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawrence Weston School Stile Acres , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Pill Road , Ham Green BS20 0HU | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School Ham Green , Pill BS20 0HU | - not rated | 1,904 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 | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star 240? Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bristol Gateway School Long Cross , Lawrence Weston BS11 0QA | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsweston School Napier Miles Road , Kingsweston BS11 0UT | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Star 265? Hallen Drive , BS9 2NT | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshways College Knovill Close , BS11 0SA | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.